sorry state

Examples (10)

• The old house was in a truly sorry state after years of neglect.
• His finances are in such a sorry state that he can barely afford rent.
• The once-beautiful garden is now a sorry state of weeds and overgrown bushes.
• After the storm, the town was left in a sorry state, with many buildings damaged.
• It's a sorry state of affairs when people can't even trust their own government.
• The company's reputation is in a sorry state due to recent scandals.
• She found her old car in a sorry state, covered in rust and flat tires.
• The team's performance has been in a sorry state all season.
• To see the local park in such a sorry state breaks my heart.
• The healthcare system is in a sorry state, struggling with underfunding and staff shortages.