in a state
The phrase "in a state" is commonly used in English to describe various conditions, often emotional or physical, that someone or something is experiencing.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)Experiencing a particular condition or situation, often one that is temporary or changeable.
Example
- The room was in a state of disarray after the party.
- She found him in a state of confusion.
B2Emotional
(idiomatic)Feeling emotionally agitated or upset.
Example
- He was in a state after hearing the bad news.
- She was in a state of shock following the accident.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in a state":
in statebound statein a right stateabsolute stategreen statein conditionseveral statesfederal statestate secretfree statestate of emergency