Reduced circumstances

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noun

Having less money or possessions than before, especially after losing them in bad situations.

After his company failed, he lived in reduced circumstances for many years.
Visual representation of "reduced circumstances" - Having less money or possessions than before, especially after losing them in bad situations.

Often appears as...

  • live in reduced circumstances
  • fall into reduced circumstances
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Social Sensitivity

Use carefully to avoid offending someone who has faced financial loss or hardship.

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She wouldn't want to discuss her reduced circumstances at the reunion.
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Euphemistic Phrase

'Reduced circumstances' is a polite way to say someone has less money now, often used in delicate situations.

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The family, now in reduced circumstances, quietly sold their estate.
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Contextual Clues

The phrase is often found in biographies, news about fallen businesses, or discussions of historical figures.

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The famous novelist spent his later years in reduced circumstances.
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