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Least good or favorable in comparison
“The nastiest part about failing the exam is that I studied so hard and still performed poorly.”
Superlative for depicting or referring to vulgar matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society
“It happens when I sleep. It isn't right what I do in my nasty dreams with you.”
Superlative for unpleasant or spiteful in nature or demeanor
“Finding humor in someone else's misfortune is just a nasty thing to do.”
Superlative for very serious in nature
“An emergency meeting has been called to address this nasty situation.”
Superlative for annoying or unwelcome
“But events have this nasty habit of coming along and disturbing all your best-laid plans, don't they?”
Superlative for affected with, or causing, physical discomfort or pain
“He tripped and sustained a nasty bruise on his knee.”
(of the weather) Superlative for unpleasantly cold or wet
“After what seemed like an eternity of thick fog and nasty weather, the skies finally cleared up yesterday.”
Superlative for requiring great skill or finesse in handling or treatment
“It needed the co-operation and goodwill of every section in this country because it was a nasty job to do at a very ticklish time.”
Superlative for causing worry, distress or anxiety
“She had a nasty sense that he was up to no good.”
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