The phrase "appalling state" means that something is very bad, shocking, or unacceptable.
Sentences with «appalling state»
If this wasn't bad enough the house was completely filthy - in an absolutely appalling state. (celiahammond.org)
This excellent article by The Times Financial Editor highlights the appalling state of the UK banking sector and the total lack of senior accountability. (noel.world)
But our news coverage this Wednesday has also been dominated by another strange story - horse meat in burgers - and the appalling state of relations between the civil service and ministers. (politics.co.uk)