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.