Nasty

Pronunciation: /ˈnæstiː/

Nasty (adjective)

  1. Very unpleasant to see, smell, taste, or feel.
  2. Behaving in a mean or hurtful way.
  3. Likely to cause harm or danger.

Examples

  • The room had a nasty smell after the party.
  • She found a nasty surprise in the fridge.

Common collocations: nasty smell, nasty surprise, nasty weather, nasty comment, nasty look

Synonyms of Nasty

Informal

Neutral

Antonyms of Nasty

  • describing something enjoyable or agreeable
  • describing something free from dirt or impurities