Chronically/ˈkrɑːnɪkli/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Frequent Occurrence Use 'chronically' to describe something that happens so often it’s a noticeable pattern. The train is chronically delayed. Pro Tip 2/3Negative Situations 'Chronically' often describes negative situations, implying they are problematic. He was chronically overstressed due to work. Pro Tip 3/3Duration Aspect Emphasize the continuation over time by using 'chronically' rather than 'always' or 'often'. She's been chronically underfunded in her research.