a sorry state (of affairs)
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A particularly unfortunate, unpleasant, or upsetting situation or set of circumstances. Their company has been in a sorry state ever since Jonathan took over. It's a sorry state of affairs when you can no longer be sure how you'll feed your children each night.
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