Crisis-ridden

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Dominated or plagued by crises.

    "The crisis-ridden automobile industry is seeking a bail-out from the government."

Example

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"The crisis-ridden automobile industry is seeking a bail-out from the government."

Etymology

From crisis + -ridden.

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