nadir
nounThe lowest point in a course of events or achievement.
The lowest point in a course of events or achievement
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Clear all filtersThe lowest point in a course of events or achievement.
The lowest point in a course of events or achievement
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Excessively focused on oneself and one's importance or image.
Excessively self-focused
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Unwilling to consider ideas or practices beyond a limited set of familiar views.
Vague, indistinct, or not clearly developed.
To make something necessary.
To cancel, deny, or make ineffective.
Failing to exercise the care or attention a responsibility requires.
One word family: also includes negligence.
So small or unimportant that it scarcely warrants attention.
A beginner or recent convert.
A connection or a point where several things come together.
A fine detail, subtle distinction, or point of precision.
Excessive or unjustified criticism of very small details.
Very small in amount; also existing in name rather than in actual effect.
Very small in amount
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Appearing casually calm or unconcerned.
One word family: also includes nonchalance.
Avoiding a definite position, opinion, or promise.
A person who does not follow generally accepted beliefs, customs, or patterns of behavior.
Person departing from convention
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Not aligned with or favoring a political party.
Not based on or guided by reasoning.
A standard or pattern regarded as usual, expected, or acceptable.
New or unusually original.
A subtle difference in meaning, expression, or tone.
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