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Definition nasty in American English

nasty adjective

adjective
/ˈnæsti/
1

nasty behavior is unkind or offensive

Example

She said some very nasty things about him.

Example

a nasty look

Synonyms and related words
cruel unkind evil
1.1

a nasty person says or does unkind things to people

Example

a mean, nasty man/woman/child

Example

You've been really nasty to me all week - what's going on?

Synonyms and related words
cruel unkind evil
1.2

used for talking about behavior and people that are threatening

Example

Some really nasty people are looking for him.

Synonyms and related words
cruel unkind evil
2

very unpleasant to taste, smell, see, or feel

Example

a nasty cold wind

Example

nasty-looking bugs

Example

cheap and nasty red wine

Synonyms and related words
stale nasty rancid acrid fetid frowzy
2.1

a nasty situation is unpleasant or upsetting

Example

a nasty divorce/job

Example

My phone bill came as a nasty shock.

Synonyms and related words
stormy acrimonious uneasy
3

serious or dangerous

Example

a nasty accident/injury/cough/cold

Example

some nasty environmental effects

Example

a nasty storm

Synonyms and related words
dangerous harmful disastrous
Definition nasty in American English