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Meaning of nasty
The primary meaning of the word "nasty" is giving a strong feeling of distaste or disgust.
Etymology of nasty
The word "nasty" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, where it was derived from the word "nast", which was an adjective meaning "filthy" or "foul"
The word's meaning has evolved over time to include a range of negative connotations, including moral reprehensibility and unpleasantness
Synonyms
foul
disgusting
distasteful
unpleasant
disagreeable
repulsive
repugnant
vile
filthy
dirty
unclean
impure
coarse
crude
rude
harsh
bitter
acidic
astringent
offensive
objectionable
obnoxious
hateful
odious
abhorrent
loathsome
repellent
gruesome
ghastly
horrific
dreadful
terrible
awful
hideous
heinous
atrocious
depraved
corrupt
vile
nauseating
sickening
revolting
disgusting
foul
objectionable
distasteful
unpalatable
unsavory
unappetizing
Definitions
- Giving a strong feeling of distaste or disgust, or being unpleasant and unattractive
- Morally reprehensible or objectionable, or having a very bad or unpleasant quality
- (Of weather) unpleasantly cold or wet, or (of a problem or situation) difficult or unpleasant to deal with
Usage Examples
- The hotel room was nasty and smelled of mold
- She thought it was nasty of him to speak to her like that
- The weather was nasty, with heavy rain and strong winds
Antonyms
pleasant
agreeable
nice
attractive
appealing
delightful
charming
lovely
wonderful
superb
excellent
great
fantastic
marvelous
superb
outstanding
exceptional
pleasant
enjoyable
satisfying
gratifying
welcome
pleasing
likable
tolerable
acceptable
endurable
bearable
mild
moderate
temperate
calm
peaceful
serene
tranquil
idyllic
heavenly
beautiful
gorgeous
stunning
breathtaking