recurring problem

noun phrase

UK /rɪˈkɜː.rɪŋ ˈprɒb.ləm/

US /rɪˈkɝː.ɪŋ ˈprɑː.bləm/

A problem that keeps coming back again and again.

The leaky faucet is a recurring problem in our house.

SYNONYMS

repeated issue persistent problem ongoing trouble chronic difficulty

RELATED WORDS

recurrence pattern nuisance obstacle

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A difficulty that returns at regular intervals, such as every winter.

Snow blocking the road is a recurring problem each January.

3. A bug in a computer program that appears again after being fixed.

The login error is a recurring problem for many users.

4. A personal habit or mistake that someone keeps repeating.

Forgetting his keys is a recurring problem for Tom.