habitual | Definition of habitual

Synonyms and Antonyms of habitual

1 being such by habit and not likely to change

she admits she's a habitual procrastinator, but she still manages to meet all her deadlines

Synonyms of habitual

bred-in-the-bone, chronic, confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate

Words Related to habitual

incorrigible, unreconstructed, unregenerate

persistent, regular, repeat, serial, steady, unchanging, unfailing

accustomed, habituated, used, wonted

deep-rooted, deep-seated, entrenched (also intrenched), inbred, inherent, innate, intrinsic

apt, inclined, prone

mulish, obstinate, set, stubborn

Near Antonyms of habitual

unaccustomed, unused

intermittent, occasional

2 appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time

her supervisor warned her that she could be fired for habitual tardiness

Synonyms of habitual

constant, frequent, periodic, periodical, regular, repeated, steady

Words Related to habitual

continual, intermittent, recurrent, recurring

cyclic (or cyclical)

around-the-clock, hourly, round-the-clock, 24-7 (or 24/7)

chronic, confirmed, inveterate

expected, usual

Near Antonyms of habitual

episodic (also episodical), occasional

unexpected, unusual

Antonyms of habitual

inconstant, infrequent, irregular