📌circumstances

noun
/ˈsɜːrkəmstænsɪz/

Meaning

the conditions or facts that affect a situation
the conditions that affect a situation, action, or event; facts or conditions connected with or relevant to an event

Example Sentences

She was forced to leave due to financial circumstances.

Under normal circumstances, she would have arrived by now.

Example Expressions

under the circumstances

Synonyms

conditions, situation, context, state, factors, environment
Entry 1
conditions, situation, context, state, factors
Entry 2
conditions, situation, context, environment

Antonyms

essence, core, isolation, simplicity
Entry 1
essence, core
Entry 2
isolation, simplicity

Collocations

difficult circumstances, under the circumstances, change in circumstances, unusual circumstances, under circumstances
Entry 1
difficult circumstances, under the circumstances, change in circumstances
Entry 2
unusual circumstances, difficult circumstances, under circumstances

More Example Sentences

He refuses to insult anyone under any circumstances.

We refused to ignore safety under any circumstances.

We refuse to break the rules under any circumstances.

She refused to sign the paper under any circumstances.

They refuse to cancel the order under any circumstances.

He refused to share private details under any circumstances.

They refused to accept unfair pressure under any circumstances.

Due to some unexpected circumstances, I am unable to complete the work on time.

I would have been happy to do it, but the current circumstances are not favorable.

I am not willing to accept store credit under any circumstances - I want my money back.

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