"in a right state" meaning in All languages combined

See in a right state on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more in a right state [comparative], most in a right state [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} 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. Tags: British, idiomatic
    Sense id: en-in_a_right_state-en-adj-K-E~HBdt Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 73 23 5 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 85 8 7 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 88 6 6
  2. (British, idiomatic) in a state of panic or confusion. Tags: British, idiomatic
    Sense id: en-in_a_right_state-en-adj-5Pqe8VWx Categories (other): British English
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in, a, right, state.
    Sense id: en-in_a_right_state-en-adj-PE7mV5Ls
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