Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vicious-cycle
noun
/ˈvɪʃəs ˈsaɪkəl/
Definition
A complex chain of events that reinforces itself through a feedback loop, leading to ever-worsening conditions.
Examples
- Many people find themselves in a vicious cycle of debt and stress.
- The lack of education can create a vicious cycle of poverty.
Meaning
A situation where one problem causes another problem, creating a continuous loop of negative consequences that are difficult to escape.
Synonyms
- negative spiral
- downward spiral
- self-perpetuating problem
