nadir

noun

ˈnā-ˌdir How to pronounce nadir (audio)
Definition of nadirnext
1
as in depth
the lowest point or level the discussion really reached its nadir when people resorted to name-calling

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2
as in bottom
the lowest part, place, or point got into the stock market when it was at its nadir and then watched prices soar

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Recent Examples of nadir That 1992 offense, which stands as the club’s modern offensive nadir, included Wade Boggs and a young Mo Vaughn, but also nobody with more than 15 home runs. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 June 2026 Standardized test scores have trended upward since the nadir of the COVID-19 pandemic, recovering faster than the state average, but the pace remains too incremental for critics. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 The nadir came in 2015 with a humiliating 4-1 defeat by rivals the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as they were eliminated in the group stage. — Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026 San Francisco’s relievers allowed 36 runs over 39 2/3 innings during this trip, the nadir being on May 29 when right-hander Caleb Kilian allowed the game-tying and game-winning home runs to the Colorado Rockies. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nadir
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nadir
  1. depth
  2. bottom
  3. zero
  4. foot
  5. abyss
  6. base
Noun
  • From a mode standpoint, the team put its proverbial foot into the depth of Dynasty mode.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Honest depth heals best when paired with patience and respect for everyone’s comfort level.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
Definition of depth
Noun
  • Nineteen cannons discovered at the bottom of the Savannah River were unveiled Thursday as a part of a new exhibit at the Savannah History Museum.
    — Amy Galo, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • The Mets rank toward the bottom of the league in every offensive category.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
Definition of bottom
Noun
  • For those on a budget with slightly less zeroes, RPM Bakehouse is a more laissez-faire, cafe-slash bakery.
    — Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Kids whose families had been chased out of half of Europe started the picture studios, the scrap yards that became fortunes, and eventually the software companies that created a whole new world of ones and zeros.
    — Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 28 June 2026
Definition of zero
Noun
  • As its name suggests, the product is formulated with skin care superstar retinol to smooth fine lines and crow’s feet and brighten dark circles.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 July 2026
  • The climber was found dead by search and rescue teams on the upper face of Longs Peak, an iconic 14,259-foot summit in the national park in Colorado.
    — Michael Loria, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of foot
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  • This genius gap filler blocks that area and prevents clutter from accumulating in the hard-to-reach abyss.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • While the Kings have plenty on the flank after the February addition of Artemi Panarin, Kuzmenko was a positive contributor when healthy and trusted last season, while their needs in the middle are less of a hole and more of an abyss.
    — Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 28 June 2026
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  • All that to say, a glass of rye whiskey, one of the oldest drinks in America and the original base of many of our earliest cocktails like Manhattans and Old Fashioneds, is an easy way to honor the scrappy American spirit.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Constructed with a concrete base, steel framing, and ironwood siding, the home features a durable outer layer, built with fire resistance in mind.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Definition of base

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