Definition
1 : the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
2 : point of greatest adversity or despair; all-time low; rock-bottom
Only once the novel's protagonist reaches her nadir does she arouse the reader's empathy.
Even though we thought we had reached our nadir and would fail to meet the project deadline, we were still able to complete the work on time.
Since the relationship between the two warring nations has reached its nadir, world leaders are greatly concerned about the risk of nuclear war.
Because employees are terribly worried about losing their positions, company morale has reached a nadir.
The automobile manufacturer’s nadir was reached when the group announced the recall of two million faulty vehicles.
When Clark got fired and was unable to find another job, he realized his professional life was at its nadir.
Matt’s literary career declined to its nadir when he was unable to get past a serious case of writer’s block.
Even at the recession’s nadir, most of the lower income families were still having difficulty paying their bills.
The announcement of the impeachment caused the president’s popularity to fall to its nadir.
When the speaker discussed how being homeless was his nadir yet the same situation that inspired him to change his life, I too knew I could turn my lowest point into something positive.
Whether my favorite team is at its nadir, with only a few wins, or the best in its conference, I am still a proud supporter.
On this day, the lonely young girl's spirits seemed to touch their nadir.
Then, when my hope was at its nadir, I remembered who was with me in the little room.
When winter arrives, day length and temperatures both reach their annual nadir.
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