Definitions

under the circumstances

ADVERB

accordingly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appropriately correspondingly properly proportionately respectively subsequently therefore thus

STRONG

consequently in due course

WEAK

as a consequence as a result duly equally ergo fitly hence in consequence in respect to in that event resultantly so suitably then

Antonyms

WEAK

inappropriately unsuitably

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Kloza at Gulf Oil said he’s been “flabbergasted” by the stock market’s continuing bull run under the circumstances.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

"He has awakened from an induced coma and is doing well under the circumstances."

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Spanberger, Pelosi and Buttigieg did what they could under the circumstances.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026

Looking back on it now, under the circumstances, I should have been.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

Perry had known, under the circumstances stated, a Negro named King.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

under the circumstances

Example Sentences

Related Words