vicious circle — a sequence of recurring problems where each problem creates conditions that lead to the next problem, making the situation progressively worse

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a sequence of recurring problems where each problem creates conditions that lead to the next problem, making the situation progressively worse

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɪʃəs ˈsɜːrkəl/

Korean meaning: 하나의 문제가 다음 문제를 유발하여 상황을 점점 더 악화시키는 악순환

Korean pronunciation: **비**셔스 **서**클

Example Sentences

• Jake's gaming addiction created a vicious circle: he played games to avoid homework, then felt guilty about bad grades, so he played more games to forget.
• The company is stuck in a vicious circle where low profits prevent investment in innovation, which keeps profits low.
• Sarah's diet plan became a vicious circle: she ate salad, got hungry, ate a whole pizza, felt guilty, then promised to eat only salad tomorrow.