The phrase
"appalling state" means that something is very bad, shocking, or unacceptable.
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«appalling»
«state»
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)
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