nasty - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

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extremely unpleasant or disagreeableextremely unpleasant or disagreeable

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Synonyms

yucky offensive rank icky foul nasty gnarly

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nas

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Comparative

nastier

Superlative

nastiest

1

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

The nasty smell coming from the garbage bin made it difficult to stand nearby.
His nasty attitude towards his classmates made him unpopular.
The nasty weather ruined our plans for a day at the beach.
Her nasty habit of gossiping about others created tension in the office.
The nasty stain on the carpet was difficult to remove.

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yucky offensive rank icky foul gnarly

2

having or showing a desire to harm, insult, or annoy others deliberately

She's a nasty person who enjoys seeing others fail.
He can be nasty when he doesn't get his way.
Don't be nasty—it's not helpful to insult people.
He can be really nasty when he's angry.

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3

extremely serious, dangerous, or difficult to deal with

The hiker encountered a nasty storm while trekking in the mountains.
The athlete suffered a nasty injury during the game and had to be taken off the field.
The driver narrowly avoided a nasty accident on the icy road.
There are some nasty chemicals in the cleaning products that should be handled with care.
The neighborhood has become known for its nasty crime rate, causing concern among residents.

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covered with unpleasant substances

The kitchen was nasty after the party.
He slipped in a nasty puddle of mud.
The bathroom looked nasty and neglected.
She found nasty stains on her shirt.
The old carpet was nasty to touch.

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containing sexual or offensive content

The movie contained nasty jokes.
He shared a nasty story at the table.
The book had nasty illustrations.
She was shocked by his nasty language.
The internet thread was full of nasty comments.

Synonyms:

cruddy smutty foul filthy

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used to describe something as fantastic, impressive, or exceptionally good, often in sports, music, or extreme activities

That was a nasty guitar solo—absolutely shredded!
He pulled off a nasty trick on his skateboard, landed it perfectly.
The waves are nasty today—perfect for surfing!
She cooked up a nasty plate of ribs, best I’ve ever had.
His crossover move was nasty—left the defender completely lost.