NASTY definition: physically filthy; disgustingly unclean. See examples of nasty used in a sentence.

nasty applies to what is actually foul or is repugnant to one expecting freshness, cleanliness, or sweetness.

NASTY definition: 1. bad or very unpleasant: 2. unkind: 3. dangerous or violent: . Learn more.

Definition of nasty adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

2. (of an experience, condition, etc) unpleasant, dangerous, or painful: a nasty wound.

If you describe something as nasty, you mean it is unattractive, undesirable, or in bad taste. They should put warning labels on those nasty little devices.

adj. offensive to taste, smell, or the senses in general; nauseating: a nasty smell of garbage. indecent or obscene: nasty language. highly objectionable or unpleasant: a nasty habit. vicious, angry, …