chronic · adjective /ˈkrɑn.ɪk/
chronic
C2 A chronic illness or problem continues for a long time.
Dictionary examples:
a chronic shortage of nurses
chronic back pain
Learner example:
The daily and nightly disturbance of our lives causes chronic fatigue and high levels of irritation among the people, thus creating a most unwanted situation which should be ended as soon as possible. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Dutch)
