under the circumstances

adverb
UK: /ˌʌndə ðə ˈsɜːkəmstənsɪz/
US: /ˌʌndər ðə ˈsɜːrkəmˌstænsɪz/

  1. Considering the current situation and its limitations.

    1. Under the circumstances, I think you did well.
    2. Given the limited resources and time available, under the circumstances, the team's performance was quite impressive.

  2. Taking into account all the factors that are currently affecting a situation.

    1. We'll do our best under the circumstances.
    2. Under the circumstances, the board decided to postpone the meeting to ensure broader participation and more informed discussion.

Synonyms

all things considered

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "under the circumstances" in English means: Considering the current situation and its limitations., Taking into account all the factors that are currently affecting a situation..

The phonetic transcription of "under the circumstances" is /ˌʌndə ðə ˈsɜːkəmstənsɪz/ in British English and /ˌʌndər ðə ˈsɜːrkəmˌstænsɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "under the circumstances": all things considered.

Example usage of "under the circumstances": "Under the circumstances, I think you did well.". More examples on the page.