nadir

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Nadir' is a fancy word for the lowest or worst point of something, mainly in a specific person's situation or experience. Like your moment of deepest despair is your 'nadir.'

Examples in Different Contexts

In storytelling, characters often confront their 'nadir', or lowest moment, before rising anew. A film director might outline, 'The protagonist's nadir, a moment of despair, paves the way for their eventual triumph.'

Practice Scenarios

Public-Policy

Scenario:

Our recent policy implementation has not been as successful as expected. It seems there are some major shortcomings.

Response:

The nadir of our policy implementation was indeed its ignorance of vulnerable populations. We need to reevaluate.

Business

Scenario:

The company's stock value has dropped significantly and investor confidence is at an all-time low.

Response:

I believe we've hit the nadir of our stock value and it can only go up from here.