Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nasty-piece-of-work

idiom

/ˈnæsti piːs əv wɜːrk/

Definition

A nasty piece of work refers to a person who behaves in a very unpleasant, immoral, or untrustworthy way.

Examples

Despite his charming appearance, he proved to be a nasty piece of work when he deceived his friends.
The manager was known to be a nasty piece of work, often belittling his employees.
She always had a knack for getting involved with nasty pieces of work.

Meaning

The term is often used to describe an individual whose behavior is offensive, wicked, or simply disagreeable, typically in contexts where their actions negatively affect others.