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Nasty

/ˈnɑːsti/
Extremely unpleasant, disagreeable, or offensive in nature.

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Examples:

That dog looks really nasty.She made a nasty comment about my clothes.

Etymology:

etymology
Originating from the Middle English term "nastie," likely derived from the Dutch word "nestig," from "nest" meaning a cozy or snug place. It evolved to signify something dirty or offensive.

Usage Statistics:

17 mentions per 1 million words Frequency
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