in a sorry state



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in a sorry state

In a pitiful or abject condition. My business was in a sorry state after I left it under the control of my brother. John's been in a sorry state lately—I think he's taken up drinking again.
See also: sorry, state

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
EgbertEG-bərt (English), EKH-bərt (Dutch)English, Dutch
Gabinus-Late Roman
Owen (2)-Irish
Shakeel-Arabic
PreciousPRESH-əsEnglish (Modern)
Iunia-Ancient Roman, Biblical Latin