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Nadir

usgb/ˈneɪdɪr/Volume
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Metaphorical UsePlay
Often used metaphorically to describe a very low or unsuccessful period in life or business. SlideThe company's sales hit their nadir last April.
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'Nadir' in non-astronomy contexts doesn't refer to a physical location, but to an abstract sense of being very low. SlideHer spirits reached their nadir during the court case.
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Carries a strong negative emotional weight, suggesting deep pessimism or failure. SlideAfter the divorce, he was at the nadir of his emotional well-being.