So the 'appalling state' of the western world is due to people saving money.

And despite all that money and attention, he added, the landmark "is in an appalling state."

The roof was in an appalling state and the supporting beams were rotten.

The Hold was in an appalling state, you know.

For others, the delay was due to the appalling state of Spanish railways.

One newspaper went so far as to say that the museum was in a "disgraceful and appalling" state.

And besides all that, the ship's engines were in an appalling state.

He said the buildings (the responsibility of the council) were in an appalling state.

He wasn't brought up to see a woman like that and therefore it was an unholy, appalling state of affairs.

"And how often, may I ask, is this appalling state of affairs likely to arise?"