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
