October 22, 2026

Nadir

noun

Definition

The lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organisation; the point on the celestial sphere directly below an observer. The opposite of zenith.

Example Sentence

“The company had reached its nadir and could only begin the long climb back to profitability.”

Etymology

From Arabic nazir (opposite), in the phrase nazir as-samt (opposite the zenith).

Scrabble Score

N1A1D2I1R1

NADIR scores 6 points in Scrabble.

Synonyms & Related Words

low point bottom worst point rock bottom

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