in a right state
Thoroughly worked up
In a right state describes someone who is upset, agitated, or emotionally distressed—or something that is in disarray or poor condition.
The phrase is primarily British: She was in a right state after the phone call.
Despite the word "right," the meaning is entirely negative—right here serves as an intensifier meaning "proper" or "complete": The kitchen was in a right state after the party.
- distressedSuffering emotional turmoil
- messyLacking order or neatness
- all over the placeScattered without order
- frazzledMentally and physically depleted
- in a tizzyState of nervous agitation
confused · frustrated · awkward · distraught · at wits end · panic · cluttered · dishevelled · overwhelmed · stressed out · flustered · chaotic · beside oneself · disorganized · tense · out of sorts · agitated · untidy
in a right statecalm
Free from agitation
composed · collected · cool as a cucumber · unruffled · serene
in a right stateshipshape
Orderly and neat
in fine fettle · in good shape · spick and span · well-ordered · neat as a pin
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