appalling condition
[/əˈpɔːlɪŋ kənˈdɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: appalling conditions
condição deplorável
1. a state of being that is shockingly bad, unacceptable, or extremely poor in quality
The building was in an appalling condition after years of neglect.
O prédio estava em uma condição deplorável após anos de negligência.
2. a situation or circumstance that is morally or ethically outrageous and distressing
The appalling condition of the refugee camp shocked international observers.
A condição deplorável do acampamento de refugiados chocou os observadores internacionais.
3. physical or structural deterioration that is severe and unacceptable
The car was in appalling condition and not roadworthy.
O carro estava em condição deplorável e não estava em condições de rodar.
In both American and Brazilian English, 'appalling condition' is used to express strong disapproval and shock. In the USA, this phrase is frequently applied to housing, infrastructure, and social conditions in critiques of policy failures. In Brazil, it's commonly used in media reports about public facilities, transportation systems, and social inequality, often carrying political undertones regarding government responsibility.
NYC Slang
that place is a total dump / it's trashed
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