nadir — the lowest or worst point of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the lowest or worst point of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈneɪdɪr/
Example Sentences
- After losing his job, house, and girlfriend in one week, John felt he had reached his nadir.
- The company's stock price hit its nadir when the CEO was caught stealing office supplies.
- My cooking skills reached their nadir when I burned water while making ramen.
nadir
NOUN[/ˈneɪdɪr/]
the lowest or worst point of something
At life's lowest point
When radar fails at your nadir, only the cedar stands higher
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Arabic 'nazīr' meaning 'opposite' or 'corresponding to,' referring to the point in the sky directly opposite the zenith. The word entered English through medieval astronomical terminology.
Breakdown
Arabic nazīr (opposite/corresponding point) = nadir (lowest point, opposite of zenith)
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📝Examples
“After losing his job, house, and girlfriend in one week, John felt he had reached his nadir.”
“The company's stock price hit its nadir when the CEO was caught stealing office supplies.”
“My cooking skills reached their nadir when I burned water while making ramen.”
“The team's performance was at its nadir during the championship game.”
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