Use context to determine the correct meaning of the word “state” in the sentence. Listening to several people talk at once left Jerrod in a state of confusion. What does the word “state” mean in the sentence?
To me, "State" means a mindset. He's in a mode, or a mindset of confusion. He's confused. He's in a place where he doesn't know what's going on, if that makes sense. It is a Condition Of Mind ~Deceptiøn