circumstanced
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /sɜːrˈkʌmstənsd/
KK: /sɜrˈkʌmstənsd/
adjective
Definition
Placed in a specific situation or condition, especially concerning property or income.
Example
The circumstanced individuals were given special assistance to manage their finances.
Conversation
I heard you got a new job that sounds pretty cool!
Yeah, it’s great, but I’m still getting used to being circumstanced differently with my income.
That makes sense; a new job can really change things financially.
Exactly, but I think it will be a good change in the long run.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
situated
located
positioned
Antonyms
displaced
unsettled
removed
verb
Definition
To place or condition someone or something in a particular situation or context.
Example
She was circumstanced by her family's expectations to pursue a certain career.
Tense Forms
Past: circumstanced
Past Participle: circumstanced
Conversation
I really didn't expect my plans to change so suddenly.
Yeah, life has a way of throwing us curveballs when we least expect it.
Exactly! I feel like I've been circumstanced by everything going on.
Root Explanation
Circumstanced is formed from "circum-" (meaning around) and "stance" (from Latin "stare", meaning to stand). The word describes the conditions or situations that stand around a person or event.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'circum-' meaning around, and 'stance' meaning to stand — this helps you remember that 'circumstanced' refers to the conditions that stand around a situation.
Visually Confused Words
uncircumstanced