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nadir
[/ˈneɪdɪr/ or /ˈnɑːdɪr/]
noun
masculine
pl: nadirs
nadir
1.
The lowest point in the sky directly below an observer; the point on the celestial sphere diametrically opposite the zenith
The nadir is the point in the sky directly beneath your feet.
O nadir é o ponto no céu diretamente abaixo de seus pés.
2.
The lowest point or most unsuccessful period; the time of greatest difficulty or despair
The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis.
A empresa atingiu seu nadir durante a crise financeira.
NYC Slang
rock bottom, the pits
Synonyms
lowest point
bottom
rock bottom
ponto mais baixo
fundo do poço
Antonyms
zenith
apex
peak
apogee
zênite
auge
pico
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
nadir
Used in both astronomical and figurative contexts
Portugal
nadir
Used in both astronomical and figurative contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
reach one's nadir
at one's nadir
atingir o fundo do poço
estar no pior momento
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