Meaning of the word nasty in English

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nasty

US /ˈnæs.ti/

UK /ˈnæs.ti/

unpleasant to the senses; disgusting

Example:

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There's a nasty smell coming from the drains.

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The food tasted really nasty.

Synonym:

disgusting foul repugnant revolting vile

very bad or unpleasant

Example:

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He had a nasty fall and broke his arm.

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The weather turned nasty, with heavy rain and strong winds.

Synonym:

severe serious unpleasant dreadful awful

unkind; unpleasant; malicious

Example:

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She made some nasty comments about his appearance.

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He has a nasty temper.

Synonym:

malicious spiteful vicious unkind cruel

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