Basic Details
Word: Nasty
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something very unpleasant, offensive, or bad.
Synonyms: Unpleasant, vile, disgusting, horrible
Antonyms: Pleasant, nice, kind, agreeable
Idioms and Phrases
- Nasty piece of work: A person who behaves in a cruel or mean way. Example: "Hes a nasty piece of work; he always tries to ruin other peoples fun."
- As nasty as they come: Extremely unpleasant or bad. Example: "That storm was as nasty as they come, causing damage all over the town."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The food was so nasty that I couldn't even take a single bite.
Example 2: She found a nasty surprise in her backpack when she discovered a forgotten apple had gone bad.
Example 3: The nasty weather kept everyone indoors and made our picnic plans impossible.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "nasty" comes from the Middle English word "naste," which means "foul" or "dirty"? It has been used for several centuries to describe unpleasant things!
Famous Quote
"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." - Oscar Wilde. This reminds us that even in nasty situations, we can still look for the good around us.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "nasty" mean?
a) Very pleasant
b) Extremely good
c) Very unpleasant
d) Quite normal
Answer: c) Very unpleasant
2. Which of these is a synonym of "nasty"?
a) Pleasant
b) Vile
c) Agreeable
d) Kind
Answer: b) Vile
3. Which word is an antonym of "nasty"?
a) Horrible
b) Unpleasant
c) Nice
d) Disgusting
Answer: c) Nice
4. Which sentence uses "nasty" correctly?
a) The nasty puppy played fetch all day.
b) The nasty weather made us stay inside.
c) His nasty behaviour made everyone laugh.
d) The cake was nasty and everyone wanted a slice.
Answer: b) The nasty weather made us stay inside.
5. Which idiom means someone is very unpleasant?
a) As nice as pie
b) A nasty piece of work
c) Like a cat in cream
d) A breath of fresh air
Answer: b) A nasty piece of work
