Definition of "in a right state" in 英语

Adjective

1. 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.

2. 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.