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nadir

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/ˈneɪ.dər/ · na-dir

The lowest point; a point of greatest adversity or depression.

Meanings

nounformal

The lowest point; a point of greatest adversity or depression.

سب سے نیچا نقطہ؛ بڑی مشکلات یا افسردگی کا نقطہ۔

نَظِیر

nazeer

Synonyms

lowest pointlowbottomنیچائینکتہپرتی

Antonyms

zenithpeakhighest pointچوٹیاعلیٰبلند نقطہ

Common Collocations

  • the nadir of one's career
  • reach a nadir
  • nadir of emotions

Example Sentences

The company experienced its nadir during the financial crisis.

کمپنی نے مالی بحران کے دوران سب سے نیچے پہنچ گئی۔

Company ne maali buhran ke doran sab se neeche pohanch gayi.

His mood hit the nadir after the disappointing news.

ناکام خبر کے بعد اس کا مزاج سب سے نیچے پہنچ گیا۔

Nakaam khabar ke baad us ka mizaj sab se neeche pohanch gaya.

Finding the strength to rise from such a nadir can be challenging.

ایسے سب سے نیچے سے اٹھنے کی طاقت پانا چیلنجنگ ہو سکتا ہے۔

Aise sab se neeche se uthne ki taqat pana challenging ho sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

zenith:While nadir refers to the lowest point, zenith refers to the highest point.

Word Family

nadiral
adjectiveنظیرانہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'nadir' as 'naked' where you're at your lowest.

Imagine looking down a well, seeing the bottom — your nadir.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Arabic "نَظِيْر‎ (nadhīr)" — to be low or beneath

First known use: 15th century

The word 'nadir' originates from the Arabic term for 'the opposite of zenith', used to describe the lowest point in a given context.