The phrase ‘a sorry sight’ means something or someone that has a piteous, woeful, or wretched appearance.

It is often used to describe something or someone that is sadly neglected or form untidy or sorry sight. The origin of this phrase is from Shakespeare’s play Macbeth, where Macbeth says “This is a sorry sight” after killing King Duncan

Here are some examples of how to use ‘a sorry sight’ in sentences:

• The abandoned house was a sorry sight, with broken windows and overgrown weeds.

• He looked a sorry sight after he lost his job and his girlfriend. He had no motivation to take care of himself.

• She felt sorry for the dog that was a sorry sight. It was skinny, dirty, and covered in fleas.

• The car was a sorry sight after the accident. It was dented, scratched, and leaking oil.

• She was a sorry sight when she came home from the party. She had mascara running down her face and her dress was torn.