nasty · adj
nasty (BAD)
B1 bad or unpleasant
Dictionary examples:
The clown's nasty joke made all the children cry at the party. (0.0)
The nasty taste of the 'healthy' smoothie made him swear off vegetables forever. (0.0)
The nasty weather turned our beach picnic into a muddy adventure. (0.0)
There's a nasty smell in here. (28.3)
He had a nasty cut above the eye. (30.9)
a nasty shock/surprise (32.6)
She has a nasty habit of picking on people in meetings. (33.6)
nasty (UNKIND)
B1 unkind
Dictionary examples:
The nasty boss made us work overtime without extra pay. (0.0)
The nasty teacher gave us homework on Friday and a test on Monday! (0.0)
The nasty customer yelled at the waiter for bringing the wrong drink. (0.0)
Don't be so nasty to your brother - he's four years younger than you! (25.0)
nasty (ANGRY)
B2 very angry or violent
Dictionary examples:
When I asked for the money, he turned really nasty. (26.3)