Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nasty

adjective
/ˈnæsti/
Definition
extremely unpleasant or disgusting
Examples
  • She found a nasty surprise in the back of the refrigerator.
  • The weather was nasty, with rain and strong winds.
  • His comments were quite nasty and hurtful.
Meaning
Something that is nasty evokes a strong feeling of dislike or repulsion due to its offensive or bad nature.
Synonyms
  • unpleasant
  • awful
  • disgusting
  • horrible
  • vile