Synonyms of situation

situation

noun

ˌsi-chə-ˈwā-shən 

1

as in deal

position with regard to conditions and circumstances

the school's situation is improving with additional financial help

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deal
• status
• story
• scene
• posture
• picture
• footing
• state
• ball game
• rank
• standing
• place
• status quo
• spot
• score

2

as in position

an assignment at which one regularly works for pay

there were the usual "situation wanted" postings in the local newspaper

Synonyms & Similar Words

• position
• job
• place
• employment
• post
• capacity
• function
• connection
• appointment
• employ
• office
• occupation
• profession
• work
• billet
• berth
• career
• business
• spot
• task
• living
• practice
• pursuit
• trade
• duty
• vocation
• calling
• mission
• service
• posting
• engagement
• livelihood
• racket
• gig
• line
• lifework

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unemployment
• avocation
• joblessness

3

as in level

the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement

in earlier times people were unable to alter their situation in life, so if you were born a servant, you stayed a servant

he was pleased with his situation among his peers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• position
• level
• place
• ranking
• rank
• echelon
• status
• degree
• standing
• footing
• station
• stratum
• condition
• reach(es)
• rung
• function
• estate
• order
• capacity
• walk
• rating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of situation

Detectives said they were alerted to the situation when the original homeowner's relatives sold the home. — Joan Murray, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Sarandos and Peters had to address the situation that led to the dramatic decision to oust chief content officer Bela Bajaria and film chief Dan Lin. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026

The situation was reportedly de-escalated by a teammate before anything happened involving the gun. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

The large population of unvaccinated adults in Pennsylvania, particularly among Amish and other members of the Plain community, has created a uniquely risky outbreak situation, Ferrari said. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026