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nasty

/ˈnaː.sti/ /ˈnɑː.sti/ /ˈnæs.ti/

Meanings
noun
Something nasty.

Examples :

"Processed foods are full of aspartame and other nasties."
quality character thing

Related Words

Illustration intercourse

intercourse noun

/ˈɪn.təˌkɔːs/ /ˈɪn.tɚˌkoɹs/

Communication, conversation.

"After the meeting, there was a period of intercourse between the colleagues, discussing the project's next steps. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration unpleasant

unpleasant adjective

/ʌnˈplezənt/

Not pleasant.

"The weather forecast predicted an unpleasant day, with rain and strong winds. "

Illustration objectionable

objectionable adjective

/əbˈdʒɛkʃənəbəl/ /ɒbˈdʒɛkʃənəbəl/

Arousing disapproval; worthy of objection; offensive.

"His loud, insulting comments were highly objectionable to everyone in the meeting. "

Illustration inappropriate

inappropriate adjective

/ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹi.ət/ /ˌɪnəˈpɹoʊpɹi.ət/

Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.

"It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner."

Illustration considered

considered verb

/kənˈsɪdəd/ /kənˈsɪdɚd/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

Illustration constantly

constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

Illustration processed

processed verb

/ˈprɑˌsɛst/ /ˈproʊˌsɛst/

To perform a particular process on a thing.

"The bank processed my check yesterday, so the money should be available now. "

Illustration aspartame

aspartame noun

/əˈspɑːteɪm/ /ˈæspəɹteɪm/

An artificial sweetener, the methyl ester of a dipeptide formed from aspartic acid and phenylalanine, used in many processed foods and beverages.

"The diet soda gets its sweet taste from aspartame instead of sugar. "

Illustration everything

everything pronoun

/ˈɛvɹiθɪŋ/

All the things under discussion.

"I checked the list again and everything is done."

Illustration contemptible

contemptible adjective

/kənˈtɛmptəbəl/

Deserving contempt

"Cheating on a test is a contemptible act that deserves punishment. "

Illustration formidable

formidable adjective

/fɔːˈmɪdəbəl/ /fɔːɹˈmɪdəbəl/

Causing fear, dread, awe, or discouragement as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive feature; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment.

"The mountain was a formidable challenge, daunting even for experienced climbers. "