Collins Dictionary named the word "permacrisis" as the word of the year, writes BBC News.
"Permacrisis - a word that describes feelings about living in a time of war, inflation and political instability - has been chosen as the word of the year by the Collins Dictionary," the publication writes.
It "sums up how terrible 2022 was for a lot of people," said Collins Learning chief Alex Beecroft.
The word topped Collins' annual selection of 10 words or phrases that "reflect our ever-evolving language and the experiences of those who use it."
"Language can be a mirror of what's going on in society and the world at large, and this year has thrown up challenge after challenge," Beecroft noted.
He thinks it's understandable that people may feel that "we are in a constant state of uncertainty and anxiety" after "going through the upheavals caused by Brexit, the pandemic, severe weather, the war in Ukraine, political instability, the energy crisis and the cost of living crisis ".
"Our list this year reflects the current state of the world - not very good news, although with the determination of the Ukrainian people, reflected by the inclusion of Kyiv, and the dawn of a new royal era in Great Britain, there are glimmers of hope," said Beecroft.
Here is a list of 10 words and phrases in alphabetical order, along with their definitions:
Carolean: Pertaining to Charles III or his reign.
Kyiv: the capital of Ukraine, on the Dnipro River.
Lawfare: The strategic use of litigation to intimidate or hinder an opponent.
Partygate: Political scandal over meetings held in British government offices in 2020 and 2021 in defiance of health restrictions in place at the time.
Permacrisis: A prolonged period of instability and insecurity, especially as a result of a series of catastrophic events.
Quiet quitting: the practice of not doing more work than contracted, especially in order to spend more time on personal matters; the practice of doing little or no work while at your workplace.
Splooting: Lying on your stomach with your legs extended.
Sportswashing: sponsoring or advertising sporting events to bolster a previously tarnished reputation or distract from questionable activity.
Vibe shift: A significant change in the prevailing cultural atmosphere or trend.
Warm bank: a heated building where people who cannot afford to heat their own homes can go.