noun
- the lowest or worst points of something
- the points on the celestial sphere directly opposite the zenith and directly below an observer
Usage: plural of nadir
Usage: astronomy; plural of nadir
Examples
- The company hit several nadirs during the economic recession.
- His career had multiple nadirs before he finally found success.
- The team’s performance reached new nadirs this season.
- Astronomers calculate the nadirs for different observation points.
- The stock market experienced its nadirs in March and October.
- These nadirs in public opinion were followed by gradual recovery.