Nasty

Pronunciation: /ˈnæsti/

Definitions of nasty

adjective a term used to describe something unpleasant, offensive, or morally objectionable

Example Sentences

A1 The food at the party was really nasty.

A2 She made a nasty comment about his appearance.

B1 The movie had some really nasty scenes that made me uncomfortable.

B2 He received a nasty email from his boss criticizing his work.

C1 The politician made a nasty remark about his opponent during the debate.

C2 The gossip columnist wrote a nasty article about the celebrity's personal life.

Examples of nasty in a Sentence

formal The committee was shocked by the nasty allegations made against the company's CEO.

informal I can't believe she said such a nasty thing about him!

slang That party was so nasty, everyone was acting crazy!

figurative Her words cut deep, leaving a nasty wound in their relationship.

Grammatical Forms of nasty

• past tense: nastied
• plural: nasties
• comparative: nastier
• superlative: nastiest
• present tense: is nasty
• future tense: will be nasty
• perfect tense: has been nasty
• continuous tense: is being nasty
• singular: nasty
• positive degree: nasty
• infinitive: to be nasty
• gerund: being nasty
• participle: nastying

Origin and Evolution of nasty

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'nasty' originated from the Middle English word 'nastif', which came from the Old French word 'nastre' meaning dirty or filthy.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'nasty' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including unpleasant, offensive, or mean-spirited.