Entry Word: nasty

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 arousing or deserving of oneʼs loathing and disgust <fortunately, the storyʼs nasty characters are balanced by some truly good people> — see contemptible 1
2 causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment <a nasty video game that was so violent that I could hardly watch the opening scenes> — see offensive 1
3 causing or feeling bodily pain <a nasty cut on my lip> — see painful 1
4 depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society <nasty magazines that are not sold to minors> — see obscene 1
5 having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it <made nasty comments about how ugly she was> — see hateful
6 marked by wet and windy conditions <bring your raincoat, as the weather's supposed to be nasty> — see foul 1
7 not clean <it's incredibly nasty inside that garbage bin, so stay away from there> — see dirty 1
8 not giving pleasure to the mind or senses <the smell of those old leftovers is downright nasty> — see unpleasant