In/under the circumstances
adverbial phrase
Considering the difficult or unique situation.
In the circumstances, it was the best decision he could make.
Often appears as...
- found myself in the circumstances
- change in the circumstances
adverbial phrase
As a result of a particular situation.
Under the circumstances, we must postpone our trip.
Often appears as...
- decision under the circumstances
- action under the circumstances
adverbial phrase
Considering the difficult or unique situation.
In the circumstances, it was the best decision he could make.
Often appears as...
- found myself in the circumstances
- change in the circumstances
adverbial phrase
As a result of a particular situation.
Under the circumstances, we must postpone our trip.
Often appears as...
- decision under the circumstances
- action under the circumstances
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Situations
Often refers to challenging or adverse conditions that impact decisions or actions.
In the circumstances, cancelling the event was unavoidable.
Pro Tip 2/3Justification
Used to explain or justify why something was done in a particular situation.
In the circumstances, his abrupt departure made sense.
Pro Tip 3/3Empathy Required
Signals that understanding and empathy might be needed due to tough conditions.
She did well in the circumstances she faced.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Situations
Often refers to challenging or adverse conditions that impact decisions or actions.
In the circumstances, cancelling the event was unavoidable.
Pro Tip 2/3Justification
Used to explain or justify why something was done in a particular situation.
In the circumstances, his abrupt departure made sense.
Pro Tip 3/3Empathy Required
Signals that understanding and empathy might be needed due to tough conditions.
She did well in the circumstances she faced.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Situations
Often refers to challenging or adverse conditions that impact decisions or actions.
In the circumstances, cancelling the event was unavoidable.
Pro Tip 2/3Justification
Used to explain or justify why something was done in a particular situation.
In the circumstances, his abrupt departure made sense.
Pro Tip 3/3Empathy Required
Signals that understanding and empathy might be needed due to tough conditions.
She did well in the circumstances she faced.
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