This is the 9450th most frequent Japanese word.
窮状
"窮状" means "distress" or "a desperate situation."
In this sentence, '窮状' refers to a person's difficult or troubled situation.
彼の窮状を助けるために寄付しました。
I donated to help his plight.
Here, '窮状' is used to describe the significant distress of a nation.
その国家の窮状は深刻である。
The plight of that nation is severe.
The word '窮状' in this instance denotes a general state of adversity or distress that needs addressing.