What does NADIR mean?

Nadir

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The lowest point, the point of greatest adversity or depression.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈneɪdɪr/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈneɪdɪə(r)/

Origin and Usage: Nadir comes from the Arabic word "nazir," which means "opposite." It was originally used in astronomy to refer to the point in the sky directly opposite to the zenith, or the highest point in the sky. Over time, the term came to be used metaphorically to refer to the lowest point or the point of greatest adversity or depression.

Synonyms: Rock bottom, lowest point, depth, bottom, abyss, low point.

Related Words: Adorn, drain, grand, grade, grain.

Example Sentences:

• After the companys stock plummeted, its reputation reached a nadir.
• She felt like she had reached the nadir of her life after losing her job and her home in the same week.
• The teams performance hit a nadir when they lost their tenth game in a row.