nasty
/ˈnæsti/
nas · ty
ˈnæs · ti
English Definition
adj. very unpleasant or offensive
Significado en Español
desagradable, asqueroso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khó chịu, ghê tởm
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Example Sentence
The medicine had a nasty taste.
这种药的味道很难闻。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “nasty”:
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A
unpleasant
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B
pleasant
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C
delightful
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D
charming
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A — unpleasant.
“nasty” means adj. very unpleasant or offensive
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The rotten milk gave off a ______ smell that filled the whole fridge.
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A
pleasant
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B
sweet
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C
lovely
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D
nasty
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D — nasty.
“nasty” means adj. very unpleasant or offensive
Common questions about “nasty”
What does “nasty” mean?
nasty — adj. very unpleasant or offensive. In Chinese: 令人厌恶的，恶劣的.
How do you pronounce “nasty”?
nasty is pronounced /ˈnæsti/. It breaks into 2 syllables: nas · ty.
How do you use “nasty” in a sentence?
The medicine had a nasty taste. (这种药的味道很难闻。)
What are synonyms for “nasty”?
unpleasant, vile, disgusting — all close in meaning to nasty (adj. very unpleasant or offensive).
Is “nasty” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. nasty appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
