nasty
Meaning
The word "nasty" describes something that is unpleasant, offensive, or morally bad, often evoking a strong emotional reaction.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "nasty" with "nauseous," as they have different meanings.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Yesterday
evening
,
Sarah
noticed
a
nasty
smell
coming
from
the
kitchen
bin
so
she
decided
to
check
it
.
She
put
on
gloves
and
carefully
emptied
the
bag
into
a
larger
container
to
avoid
spilling
anything
.
After
washing
the
bin
with
warm
water
and
soap
,
she
left
it
on
the
balcony
to
dry
while
the
fresh
air
removed
most
of
the
smell
.
Her
neighbour
gave
her
a
small
bag
of
orange
peels
,
which
helped
the
kitchen
smell
much
nicer
.
In
the
end
,
Sarah
felt
satisfied
that
a
small
problem
was
solved
and
promised
to
take
the
bin
out
more
often
.
Common Phrases
nasty behavior
nasty surprise
nasty comment
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