The phrase "victim of circumstance" refers to someone who is harmed, injured or disadvantaged not as a result of their own actions, but due to circumstances beyond their control. Full definition
When tragedy strikes, if we are not aware of our purpose, we can easily become victims of circumstance. (mindbodygreen.com)
We can be proactive, and not just victims of circumstance, being tossed around on the sea during the storm of market disruptions and regulatory experimentation. (sandsmckinley.com)
Too many people feel like victims of their circumstances without the tools to change them. (psychologytoday.com)