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Nasty

usgb/ˈnæsti/Volume
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Negative Feeling

Implies strong dislike or disgust associated with something.

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The nasty taste of spoiled milk made me gag.
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Avoid in Formality

Considered informal, use more neutral language in formal writing or speech.

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This substance has a nasty smell.
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Intensity

Often used to intensify just how bad something is.

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They left the kitchen in a nasty state after cooking.
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DisagreeableDisgustDistastefulLoathsomeObjectionableOffensivePleasantRepugnant
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