nasty

[ˈnæsti]

nasty Definition

• 1. unpleasant, offensive, or causing discomfort or harm
• 2. mean-spirited or ill-tempered
• 3. difficult or complicated

Using nasty: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nasty" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He has a nasty habit of interrupting people.

• Example

  The weather turned nasty and we had to cancel the picnic.

• Example

  She gave me a nasty look when I asked her to move her car.

• Example

  I got a nasty cut on my finger while chopping vegetables.

nasty Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nasty

• disgusting
• vile
• repulsive
• offensive
• harmful

Antonyms for nasty

• pleasant
• kind
• friendly

Phrases with nasty

• nasty piece of work

  a person who is unpleasant, untrustworthy, or difficult to deal with

  Example

  I wouldn't trust him if I were you. He's a nasty piece of work.

• nasty shock

  an unexpected and unpleasant surprise

  Example

  The news of his sudden death was a nasty shock to all of us.

• nasty taste in one's mouth

  a feeling of disgust or disappointment about something that has happened

  Example

  The way he treated her left a nasty taste in my mouth.

Origins of nasty

from Old French 'nastre', meaning 'filthy'

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Summary: nasty in Brief

The term 'nasty' [ˈnæsti] refers to something unpleasant, harmful, or mean-spirited. It can describe a person's behavior, like 'He has a nasty habit of interrupting people,' or a situation, like 'The weather turned nasty and we had to cancel the picnic.' 'Nasty' can also refer to something difficult or complicated, as in 'I have a nasty math problem to solve.'