nasty

• Beschreibt etwas sehr Unangenehmes, Bösartiges oder Gemeines; oft auch für widerwärtige oder ekelhafte Dinge oder Personen.

Describes something that is very unpleasant, harmful, or offensive.

1. Unpleasant or disgustingA2informal

   Causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust.

   Unangenehm oder widerlich

   • The food had a nasty taste.
   • There was a nasty smell coming from the garbage.
   • He made a nasty comment about her appearance.

   Synonymeabhorrentdisgustingfoulhorridloathsomerepulsiverevoltingsickeningunpleasantvile

   Antonymeagreeabledelightfullovelynicepleasant

2. Mean or spitefulB1informal

   Behaving in a cruel, unkind, or malicious way.

   Gemein

   • She said some nasty things to her friend.
   • He has a nasty temper when he's angry.
   • The bully was known for his nasty behavior.

   Synonymecruelhatefulmalevolentmaliciousmeanspitefulunkindvenomousviciousvindictive

   Antonymeamiablebenevolentgood-naturedkindnicepleasant

3. Severe or dangerousB2informal

   Used to describe something that is very serious, harmful, or dangerous.

   Schwerwiegend oder gefährlich

   • He had a nasty fall and broke his arm.
   • The storm caused a nasty accident on the highway.
   • She caught a nasty cold that lasted for weeks.

   Synonymeacutebrutalcriticaldangerousharmfulpainfulperilousseriousseverevicious

   Antonymebenigngentleharmlessmildsafe