Habitual

Characterized by or done according to habit; regular, usual, and expected. Describes an action, behavior, or state that is performed frequently and almost automatically, often without conscious thought.

Implies a settled disposition or practice developed through repetition. It often suggests a degree of predictability and can apply to both positive and negative behaviors. The word can describe both an action and the person or thing that does it. .

Habitual meaning with examples

• He had a Habitual need to check his phone, constantly reaching for it even during conversations. It was almost a physical compulsion that he couldn't resist.
• Her Habitual morning routine involved a long walk followed by a cup of coffee, providing structure to her day and starting it well.
• The Habitual gambler found it hard to resist the lure of the casino; he felt it in every fiber of his being.
• The detective noted the suspect's Habitual use of a particular alibi, making it an instant and obvious flag of deception.
• His Habitual late arrival to work strained the patience of his supervisor; it impacted overall team productivity negatively and he always took the heat.