abysmal condition
[/əˈbɪzməl kənˈdɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: abysmal conditions
condição deplorável
1. An extremely bad, appalling, or terrible state or situation; a condition of very poor quality
The building was in an abysmal condition after years of neglect.
O edifício estava em uma condição deplorável após anos de abandono.
2. A state of extreme degradation, poverty, or misery
The refugees lived in abysmal conditions in the camp.
Os refugiados viviam em condições deploráveis no acampamento.
3. A situation characterized by extremely poor quality, performance, or standards
The company's customer service was in an abysmal condition.
O serviço de atendimento ao cliente da empresa estava em péssimas condições.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese to describe conditions ranging from physical infrastructure deterioration to social circumstances. In Brazil, it's frequently used in news reports about public services, housing conditions, and healthcare facilities. In the US, it's widely used in both formal and informal contexts to criticize poor conditions or performance.
NYC Slang
a hot mess, in the gutter
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