Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nadir

noun
/ˈneɪ.dɪr/
Definition
The lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization.
Examples
  • After the breakup, he felt that he had reached the nadir of his happiness.
  • The company’s financial struggles marked the nadir of its existence.
  • Her health issues led to a nadir in her career.
Meaning
Nadir refers to the lowest point in a situation, often used in a metaphorical sense to describe a decline or a downturn in one’s status or circumstances.
Synonyms
  • lowest point
  • low
  • bottom
  • depth
  • all-time low