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View usage for: (nɑːsti, næsti) Word forms: plural nasties, comparative nastier, superlative nastiest1. adjectiveSomething that is nasty is very unpleasant to see, experience, or feel. ...an extremely nasty murder. Now the dispute seems to have turned nasty. nastiness uncountable noun ...the nastiness of war. [+ of] Synonyms: unpleasantness, ugliness, offensiveness, disagreeableness More Synonyms of nasty Synonyms: spite, malice, venom, unpleasantness More Synonyms of nasty Synonyms: dirt, pollution, filth, squalor More Synonyms of nasty Synonyms: obscenity, porn [informal], pornography, indecency More Synonyms of nasty 2. adjectiveIf you describe a person or their behaviour as nasty, you mean that they behave in an unkind and unpleasant way. What nasty little snobs you all are. The guards looked really nasty. She is so nasty to me when my brother isn't here. nastily adverb [ADVERB after verb] She took the money and eyed me nastily. Nikki laughed nastily. nastiness uncountable noun As the years went by, his nastiness began to annoy his readers. Synonyms: unpleasantness, ugliness, offensiveness, disagreeableness More Synonyms of nasty Synonyms: spite, malice, venom, unpleasantness More Synonyms of nasty Synonyms: dirt, pollution, filth, squalor More Synonyms of nasty Synonyms: obscenity, porn [informal], pornography, indecency More Synonyms of nasty 3. adjectiveIf you describe something as nasty, you mean it is unattractive, undesirable, or in bad taste. ...Emily's nasty little house in Balham. That damned Farrel made some nasty jokes here about Mr. Lane. 4. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]A nasty problem or situation is very worrying and difficult to deal with. A spokesman said this firm action had defused a very nasty situation. 5. adjectiveIf you describe an injury or a disease as nasty, you mean that it is serious or looks unpleasant. My little granddaughter caught her heel in the spokes of her bicycle–it was a verynasty wound. Lili had a nasty chest infection. Synonyms: serious, bad, dangerous, critical More Synonyms of nasty 6. plural nounNasties are unpleasant or harmful people or things. [informal] ...evil organisations, peopled with nasties. Decaffeinated coffee still contains some stimulants and other nasties linked withcancer. More Synonyms of nasty (ˈnɑːstɪ) adjectiveWord forms: -tier or -tiest1. unpleasant, offensive, or repugnant 2. (of an experience, condition, etc) unpleasant, dangerous, or painful a nasty wound 3. spiteful, abusive, or ill-natured 5. nasty piece of work nounWord forms: plural -ties6. an offensive or unpleasant person or thing a video nasty Derived forms nastily (ˈnastily) adverb nastiness (ˈnastiness) noun Word origin C14: origin obscure; probably related to Swedish dialect nasket and Dutch nestig dirty -nasty in British Englishcombining form in countable nounindicating a nastic movement to a certain stimulus nyctinasty Derived forms -nastic combining form in adjective Word origin from Greek nastos pressed down, close-pressed nasty in American English (ˈnæsti) adjectiveWord forms: ˈnastier or ˈnastiest2. offensive in taste or smell; nauseating 3. morally offensive; indecent 4. very unpleasant; objectionable nasty weather 5. mean; malicious; ill-humored a nasty temper 6. very harmful or troublesome a nasty bruise nounWord forms: plural ˈnasties7. an offensive, objectionable, or very unpleasant person or thing Derived forms nastily (ˈnastily) adverb nastiness (ˈnastiness) noun Word origin ME < ? or akin to Du nestig, dirty -nasty in American English (ˈnæsti) a condition of plant growth by a (specified) means or in a (specified) direction epinasty More idioms containingnasty a nasty piece of work Examples of 'nasty' in a sentencenasty His enthusiasm for disabling nasty people is infectious.They got a nasty shock when her wig came off.She was the one who said nasty things about me.This didn’t seem like the best way of avoiding nasty surprises to me. Mean and nasty and the scourge of the local wildlife but we loved him all the same.It could have got really nasty.Apart from pain, what other clues are there that you have done something nasty to your knee?I had periods of my life where I was a nasty piece of work.Nasty pieces of work sometimes have a big heart.And nasty dogs all looking like pit bulls with bowed legs.Winter is long and nasty and people need respite.Sadly the flipside of your relationship was nasty and abusive.Potentially a very nasty shock for a compliant taxpayer.It was a nasty and spiteful thing to do.They are also potential sources of nasty human diseases.He says some really nasty things but always with a smile on his face.See their video nasty of terror targets on our website. Something seriously nasty happens to upset the calm.To be confronted then by real fear was a nasty surprise.Phone bills can also become a nasty surprise.It was not something very mean or nasty.They are the tip of an extremely nasty iceberg.You could tell from the reaction of players on both sides it was a really nasty injury.It occurs nowhere in the book except as the nasty little twist at the end.But you will get a nasty bruise on the back of your head when you crash into a lamppost.The weather at Troon was on the nasty side of unpleasant.I went through quite a nasty divorce so the ring was a bad omen in the house. British English: nasty / ˈnɑːstɪ/ ADJECTIVE Something that is nasty is very unpleasant or unattractive. The tax increase was a nasty surprise for businesses. - American English: nasty
- Arabic: كَرِيهٌ
- Brazilian Portuguese: desagradável
- Chinese: 令人不悦的
- Croatian: gadan
- Czech: nepříjemný
- Danish: nederdrægtig
- Dutch: gemeen
- European Spanish: desagradable malo
- Finnish: paha ilkeä
- French: méchant
- German: scheußlich
- Greek: αντιπαθητικός
- Italian: sgradevole
- Japanese: 嫌な
- Korean: 고약한
- Norwegian: utrivelig
- Polish: złośliwy
- European Portuguese: desagradável
- Romanian: neplăcut
- Russian: противный
- Latin American Spanish: desagradable
- Swedish: elak
- Thai: น่ารังเกียจ
- Turkish: berbat
- Ukrainian: неприємний
- Vietnamese: làm bực mình
Chinese translation of 'nasty' adj - (= obnoxious)
- [person]
令人憎恶(惡)的 (lìng rén zēngwù de) - [remark]
恶(惡)意的 (èyì de)
- (= bad)
- [taste, smell]
恶(噁)心的 (ěxīn de) - [weather, temper, shock]
讨(討)厌(厭)的 (tǎoyàn de)
- (= serious)
- [injury, accident, disease]
严(嚴)重的 (yánzhòng de) - [problem]
难(難)的 (nán de) to be nasty to sb 待某人不好 (dài mǒurén bùhǎo) to turn nasty [person] 露出凶相 (lùchū xiōngxiàng) a nasty business 令人难(難)受的事 (lìng rén nánshòu de shì)
Definition unpleasant This argument could turn nasty. Synonyms Opposites nice , sweet , pleasant , enjoyable , agreeable Definition (of a person) spiteful or ill-natured He's only nasty to me when there's no-one around to see it. Synonyms Opposites kind , nice , sweet , decent , pleasant Definition unpleasant It's got a really nasty smell. Synonyms foul polluted filthy disagreeable grotty (slang) skanky (slang) yucky or yukky (slang) festy (Australian, slang) yucko (Australian, slang) Definition dangerous or painful Lili had a nasty chest infection. Definition unpleasant The weather has turned nasty again. There's no need for such nasty language. Synonyms sick offensive disgusting filthy vile x-rated licentious scatological Opposites Additional synonymsa cruel and abusive partner Synonyms violent, wild, rough, cruel, savage, brutal, vicious, destructive, harmful, maddened, hurtful, unrestrained, impetuous, homicidal, intemperate, raging, furious, injurious, maniacalYou must have found my attitude annoying. Synonyms irritating, boring, disturbing, provoking, teasing, harassing, aggravating (informal), troublesome, galling, maddening, exasperating, displeasing, bedevilling, peeving (informal), irksome, bothersome, vexatiousan awful smell of paint Synonyms disgusting, terrible, tremendous, offensive, gross, nasty, foul, horrible, dreadful, unpleasant, revolting, stinking (informal), sickening, hideous, vulgar, vile, distasteful, horrid (informal), frightful, nauseating, odious, repugnant, loathsome, abominable, nauseous, detestable, godawful (slang), hellacious (US, slang), festy (Australian, slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Additional synonymsDefinition severe The pain is often so bad she wants to scream. Synonyms severe, serious, terrible, acute, extreme, intense, painful, distressing, fierce, harsha crusty, bad-tempered, ill-humoured character Synonyms irritable, cross, angry, tense, crabbed, fiery, grumbling, snarling, prickly, exasperated, edgy, snappy, sullen, touchy, surly, petulant, sulky, ill-tempered, irascible, cantankerous, tetchy, ratty (British, New Zealand, informal), tooshie (Australian, slang), testy, chippy (informal), fretful, grouchy (informal), querulous, peevish, crabby, huffy, dyspeptic, choleric, splenetic, crotchety (informal), oversensitive, snappish, ill-humoured, liverish, narky (British, slang), out of humour Definition pornographic blue movies Synonyms smutty, dirty, naughty, obscene, indecent, vulgar, lewd, risqué, X-rated (informal), bawdy, near the knuckle (informal) Definition so seriously ill or injured as to be in danger of dying Ten of the injured are said to be in a critical condition. Synonyms grave, serious, dangerous, acute, risky, hairy (slang), precarious, perilousDefinition tasteless or vulgar a crude sense of humour Synonyms vulgar, dirty, rude, obscene, coarse, indecent, crass, tasteless, lewd, X-rated (informal), boorish, smutty, uncouth, grossDefinition likely or able to cause injury or harm a dangerous undertaking Synonyms perilous, threatening, risky, hazardous, exposed, alarming, vulnerable, nasty, ugly, menacing, insecure, hairy (slang), unsafe, precarious, treacherous, breakneck, parlous (archaic), fraught with danger, chancy (informal), unchancy (Scottish) Definition deserving contempt He said it was a despicable crime. Synonyms contemptible, mean, low, base, cheap (informal), infamous, degrading, worthless, disgraceful, shameful, vile, sordid, pitiful, abject, hateful, reprehensible, ignominious, disreputable, wretched, scurvy (old-fashioned), detestable, scungy (Australian, New Zealand), beyond contempt Definition covered or marked with dirt The woman had matted hair and dirty fingernails. Synonyms filthy, soiled, grubby, nasty, foul, muddy, polluted, messy, sullied, grimy, unclean, mucky, grotty (slang), grungy (slang), scuzzy (slang), begrimed, skanky (slang), festy (Australian, slang) Definition obscene He laughed at their dirty jokes. Synonyms obscene, rude, coarse, indecent, blue (old-fashioned), offensive, gross, filthy, vulgar, pornographic, sleazy, suggestive, lewd, risqué, X-rated (informal), bawdy, salacious, smutty, off-colour, unwholesome, page-three (old-fashioned) Definition (of an incident or situation) unpleasant a disagreeable odour Synonyms nasty, offensive, disgusting, unpleasant, distasteful, horrid (informal), repellent, unsavoury, obnoxious, unpalatable, displeasing, repulsive, objectionable, repugnant, uninviting, yucky or yukky (slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Additional synonymsDefinition unpleasant or offensive an extremely unpleasant and distasteful experience Synonyms unpleasant, offensive, obscene, undesirable, unsavoury, obnoxious, unpalatable, displeasing, repulsive, objectionable, disagreeable, repugnant, loathsome, abhorrent, nauseous, uninvitingDefinition extremely disagreeable or shocking They told us the dreadful news. Synonyms terrible, shocking (informal), awful, alarming, distressing, appalling, tragic, horrible, formidable, fearful (informal), dire, horrendous, hideous, monstrous, from hell (informal), grievous, atrocious, frightful, godawful (slang), hellacious (US, slang) The water looks stale and filthy. Synonyms dirty, nasty, foul, polluted, vile, squalid, slimy, unclean, putrid, faecal, scummy, scuzzy (slang, US), skanky (slang), feculent, festy (Australian, slang) Definition very alarming or horrifying We were trapped overnight in frightful conditions. Synonyms terrible, shocking (informal), alarming, awful, appalling, horrible, grim, terrifying, dreadful, dread (literary), fearful (informal), traumatic, dire, horrendous, ghastly, hideous, harrowing, gruesome, unnerving, lurid, from hell (informal), grisly, macabre, petrifying, horrid, unspeakable, godawful (slang), hellacious (US, slang) Definition serious and solemn in appearance or behaviour He says the situation in his country is very grave. Synonyms serious, important, significant, critical, pressing, threatening, dangerous, vital, crucial (informal), acute, severe, urgent, hazardous, life-and-death, momentous, perilous, weighty, leaden, of great consequence Definition disgusting or repulsive That's a disgusting thing to say – you're so gross! Synonyms vulgar, offensive, crude, rude, obscene, low, coarse, indecent, improper, unseemly, lewd, X-rated (informal), impure, smutty, ribald, indelicateDefinition causing fear, shock, or disgust a horrible little boy Synonyms dreadful, terrible, awful, nasty, cruel, beastly (informal), mean, unpleasant, ghastly (informal), unkind, horrid (informal), disagreeableDefinition indecent The politicians denied any improper behaviour. Synonyms indecent, vulgar, suggestive, unseemly, untoward, risqué, smutty, unbecoming, unfitting, impolite, off-colour, indelicate, indecorousDefinition immoral or obscene He was accused of having impure motives. Synonyms immoral, corrupt, obscene, indecent, gross, coarse, lewd, carnal, X-rated (informal), salacious, unclean, prurient, lascivious, smutty, lustful, ribald, immodest, licentious, indelicate, unchasteDefinition (of weather) stormy or severe Thousands braved the inclement weather last week. Synonyms stormy, severe, rough, foul, harsh, rigorous, boisterous, tempestuous, intemperate, bitterAdditional synonymsDefinition morally or sexually offensive She accused him of making indecent suggestions. Synonyms obscene, lewd, dirty, blue, offensive, outrageous, inappropriate, rude, gross, foul, crude, coarse, filthy, vile, improper, pornographic, salacious, impure, smutty, immodest, licentious, scatological, indelicateDefinition offensive, embarrassing, or tasteless She could not touch upon such an indelicate subject. Synonyms offensive, indecent, vulgar, low, blue, embarrassing, gross, crude, rude, obscene, coarse, improper, suggestive, tasteless, unseemly, untoward, risqué, X-rated (informal), unbecoming, off-colour, immodest, near the knuckle (informal), indecorous, barro (Australian, slang) Definition showing or producing sexual desire their lewd and lascivious talk Synonyms bawdy, dirty, offensive, crude, obscene, coarse, indecent, blue, vulgar, immoral, pornographic, suggestive, X-rated (informal), scurrilous, smutty, ribaldDefinition indecently vulgar The embattled mayor apologized for making lewd remarks to reporters. Synonyms indecent, obscene, vulgar, dirty, blue, loose (old-fashioned), vile, pornographic, wicked, wanton, X-rated (informal), profligate, bawdy, salacious, impure, lascivious, smutty, lustful, libidinous, licentious, unchasteDefinition causing loathing the loathsome spectacle we were obliged to witness Synonyms hateful, offensive, nasty, disgusting, horrible, revolting, obscene, vile, obnoxious, repulsive, nauseating, odious, repugnant, abhorrent, abominable, execrable, detestable, yucky or yukky (slang), yucko (Australian, slang) She described the charges as malicious. Synonyms spiteful, malevolent, malignant, vicious, bitter, resentful, pernicious (formal), vengeful, bitchy (informal), hateful, baleful, injurious, rancorous, catty (informal), shrewish, ill-disposed, evil-minded, ill-naturedDefinition having an unpleasant smell tons of malodorous garbage bags Synonyms smelly, stinking, reeking, nauseating, rank, offensive, fetid, foul-smelling, putrid, evil-smelling, noisome, mephitic, niffy (British, slang), olid, festy (Australian, slang) Definition unkind or spiteful The prison officer described him as the meanest man he'd ever met. Synonyms malicious, hostile, nasty, sour, unpleasant, rude, unfriendly, bad-tempered, disagreeable, churlish, ill-tempered, cantankerousa mephitic stench Synonyms foul, stinking, poisonous, noxious, fetid, foul-smelling, putrid, malodorous, noisome, pestilential, baneful, miasmic, olid, miasmal, miasmatic, baleful, evil- or ill-smelling, festy (Australian, slang) The judge described the offences as nauseating and unspeakable. Synonyms disgusting, offensive, appalling, nasty, foul, revolting, sickening, ghastly, vile, obnoxious, repulsive, odious, repugnant, loathsome, abhorrent, abominable, stomach-churning, stomach-turning, repellant, sick-making Additional synonymsDefinition (of smells) offensive Noisome vapours arise from the mud left in the docks Synonyms disgusting, offensive, foul, stinking, smelly, reeking, noxious, fetid, putrid, malodorous, mephitic, niffy (British, slang), olid, festy (Australian, slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Definition offensive or unacceptable an objectionable, stuck-up young woman Synonyms offensive, annoying, irritating, unacceptable, unpleasant, rude, intolerable, undesirable, distasteful, obnoxious, deplorable, displeasing, unseemly, disagreeable, repugnant, abhorrent, beyond the pale, insufferable, detestable, discourteous, uncivil, unmannerly, exceptionable, dislikable or dislikeable Definition extremely unpleasant The people at my table were so obnoxious, I had to leave. Synonyms loathsome, offensive, nasty, foul, disgusting, unpleasant, revolting, obscene, sickening, vile, horrid (informal), repellent, repulsive, objectionable, disagreeable, nauseating, odious, hateful, repugnant, reprehensible, abhorrent, abominable, insufferable, execrable, detestable, hateable, dislikable or dislikeable, yucky or yukky (slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Definition offensive or hateful He's the most odious man I have ever met. Synonyms offensive, nasty, foul, disgusting, horrible, unpleasant, revolting, obscene, sickening, vile, horrid, repellent, unsavoury, obnoxious, unpalatable, repulsive, disagreeable, nauseating, hateful, repugnant, loathsome, abhorrent, abominable, execrable, detestable, yucky or yukky (slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Definition causing annoyance or anger offensive remarks about minority groups Synonyms insulting, rude, abusive, embarrassing, slighting, annoying, irritating, degrading, affronting, contemptuous, disparaging, displeasing, objectionable, disrespectful, scurrilous, detestable, discourteous, uncivil, unmannerlyDefinition unpleasant or disgusting to the senses the offensive smell of manure Synonyms disgusting, gross, nasty, foul, unpleasant, revolting, stinking, sickening, vile, repellent, unsavoury, obnoxious, unpalatable, objectionable, disagreeable, nauseating, odious, repugnant, loathsome, abominable, grotty (slang), detestable, noisome, yucky or yukky (slang), festy (Australian, slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Definition extremely bad The interview was painful to watch. Synonyms terrible (informal), awful, dreadful, dire, excruciating, abysmal, gut-wrenching, eye-watering, godawful, extremely bad I found out he'd been watching pornographic videos. Synonyms obscene, erotic, indecent, blue, dirty, offensive, rude, sexy, filthy, lewd, risqué, X-rated (informal), salacious, prurient, smuttyDefinition coarse or blasphemous a campaign against profane lyrics in country songs Synonyms crude, foul, obscene, abusive, coarse, filthy, vulgar, blasphemousDefinition disgusting or distasteful She still found the place repellent. Synonyms disgusting, offensive, revolting, obscene, sickening, distasteful, horrid (informal), obnoxious, repulsive, noxious, nauseating, odious, hateful, repugnant, off-putting (British, informal), loathsome, abhorrent, abominable, cringe-making (British, informal), yucky or yukky (slang), yucko (Australian, slang), discouragingAdditional synonymsDefinition offensive or disgusting His actions were improper and repugnant. Synonyms distasteful, offensive, foul, disgusting, revolting, sickening, vile, horrid (informal), repellent, obnoxious, objectionable, nauseating, odious, hateful, loathsome, abhorrent, abominable, yucky or yukky (slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Definition coarse or obscene in a humorous or mocking way her ribald comments about a guest's body language Synonyms coarse, rude, indecent, racy, blue, broad, gross, naughty, obscene, filthy, vulgar, raunchy (informal), earthy, risqué, X-rated (informal), bawdy, scurrilous, smutty, off colour, licentious, near the knuckle (informal), RabelaisianDefinition making slightly rude references to sex a cheeky comment or a risqué suggestion Synonyms suggestive, blue, daring, naughty, improper, racy, bawdy, off colour, ribald, immodest, indelicate, near the knuckle (informal), RabelaisianDefinition vulgar or obscene He made a rude gesture with his finger. Synonyms vulgar, offensive, gross, crude, obscene, tasteless, lewd, indelicateDefinition (of books, films, or jokes) concerned with sex in an unnecessarily detailed way a wildly salacious novel Synonyms obscene, indecent, pornographic, blue, erotic, steamy (informal), lewd, X-rated (informal), bawdy, smutty, lustful, ribald, ruttish Definition very intense or unpleasant a business with severe cash flow problems Synonyms serious, critical, terrible, desperate, alarming, extreme, grave, awful, distressing, appalling, dire, drastic, very bad, catastrophic, woeful, ruinousDefinition causing horror or disgust This was a sickening attack on a defenceless creature. Synonyms disgusting, revolting, vile, offensive, foul, distasteful, repulsive, nauseating, loathsome, nauseous, gut-wrenching, putrid, stomach-turning (informal), cringe-making (British, informal), noisome, yucky or yukky (slang), yucko (Australian, slang) She said she detested smutty jokes. Synonyms obscene, dirty, crude, coarse, filthy, indecent, vulgar, improper, blue, pornographic, raunchy (informal), suggestive, racy, lewd, risqué, X-rated (informal), bawdy, salacious, prurient, off colour, indelicateDefinition (of weather) violent with dark skies, heavy rain or snow, and strong winds the long stormy winter of 1942 Synonyms wild, rough, tempestuous, raging, dirty, foul, turbulent, windy, blustering, blustery, gusty, inclement, squallyDefinition very serious or extreme He claimed that he had a terrible pain in his head.We are in terrible trouble. Synonyms serious, desperate, severe, extreme, bad, dangerous, insufferableAdditional synonymsDefinition repulsive or displeasing an ugly scene Synonyms unpleasant, shocking, terrible (informal), offensive, nasty, disgusting, revolting, obscene, hideous, monstrous, vile, distasteful, horrid (informal), repulsive, frightful, objectionable, disagreeable, repugnantDefinition tasting, looking, or smelling unpleasant to eat cold and unappetizing chicken Synonyms unpalatable, disgusting, unsavoury, unpleasant, unattractive, distasteful, tasteless, repulsive, off-putting (British, informal), unappealing, insipid, vapid, uninviting, yucko (Australian, slang) Definition intended to cause hurt or distress a vicious attack on a woman's character Synonyms malicious, vindictive, spiteful, mean, cruel, venomous, bitchy (informal), defamatory, rancorous, backbiting, slanderousDefinition morally wicked a vile and despicable crime Synonyms wicked, base, evil, mean, bad, low, shocking, appalling, ugly, corrupt, miserable, vicious, humiliating, perverted, coarse, degrading, worthless, disgraceful, vulgar, degenerate, abject, sinful, despicable, depraved, debased, loathsome, contemptible, impure, wretched, nefarious, ignobleDefinition disgusting the vile smell of mouldy cheese Synonyms disgusting, foul, revolting, offensive, nasty, obscene, sickening, horrid (informal), repellent, repulsive, noxious, nauseating, repugnant, loathsome, yucky or yukky (slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Definition showing lack of good taste, decency, or refinement a TV show well known for its vulgar jokes Synonyms crude, dirty, rude, low, blue, nasty, naughty, coarse, indecent, improper, suggestive, tasteless, risqué, off colour, ribald, indelicate, indecorous |