Under No Circumstances

Pronunciation: /ˈʌndər noʊ ˈsɜrkəmˌstænsɪz/

Definitions of under no circumstances

noun a phrase used to emphasize that something is never allowed or possible

Example Sentences

A1 Under no circumstances should you touch the hot stove.

A2 Under no circumstances are students allowed to use their phones during exams.

B1 Under no circumstances should employees disclose confidential information to outsiders.

B2 Under no circumstances will the company tolerate any form of discrimination in the workplace.

C1 Under no circumstances should politicians abuse their power for personal gain.

C2 Under no circumstances will the military reveal classified information to the public.

adverb modifies the verb 'be' in the phrase 'under no circumstances'

Example Sentences

A1 Under no circumstances should you touch the hot stove.

A2 Under no circumstances should you give out your personal information to strangers.

B1 Under no circumstances should you ignore safety instructions while operating machinery.

B2 Under no circumstances should you drive under the influence of alcohol.

C1 Under no circumstances should you compromise your integrity for personal gain.

C2 Under no circumstances should you engage in illegal activities, regardless of the circumstances.

Examples of under no circumstances in a Sentence

formal Under no circumstances should you disclose confidential information to unauthorized individuals.

informal I will not lend you my car, under no circumstances.

slang I ain't gonna do that, under no circumstances.

figurative His loyalty to the company is unwavering, under no circumstances will he betray them.

Grammatical Forms of under no circumstances

• past tense: was under no circumstances
• plural: under no circumstances
• comparative: more under no circumstances
• superlative: most under no circumstances
• present tense: is under no circumstances
• future tense: will be under no circumstances
• perfect tense: has been under no circumstances
• continuous tense: is being under no circumstances
• singular: under no circumstance
• positive degree: under no circumstances
• infinitive: to be under no circumstances
• gerund: being under no circumstances
• participle: under no circumstances

Origin and Evolution of under no circumstances

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'under no circumstances' is believed to have originated from legal language, specifically in contracts or agreements where certain conditions must not be violated.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'under no circumstances' has become a common expression used to emphasize that something is absolutely not allowed or possible, regardless of the situation.