in a right state

English

Adjective

in a right state (comparative more in a right state, superlative most in a right state)

1. (British, idiomatic) in a mess or in a state of chaos; very unkempt, in poor condition

   The COVID-19 pandemic had the world in a right state.

   At the end of a long day at work, I’m usually in a right state.

   • 2003, J. K. Rowling, chapter 20, in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix:

     “Come off it,” said Ron, “you’re in a right state!”

2. (British, idiomatic) in a state of panic or confusion

   The dancers were in a right state as their track wouldn’t play minutes before their performance.

   Trigonometry lectures always had me in a right state!

3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in,‎ a,‎ right,‎ state.