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
Dyan-English
Gracia['greiʃiə]
Kobe (2)-Various
Zenais-Ancient Greek
Fidelia[fi'di:ljə]
Mwanajuma-Eastern African, Swahili