Nasty
Nasty adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.
Usage example: made nasty comments about how ugly she was
Scornful and nasty are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scornful" instead an adjective "Nasty".
Nearby Word: nastily
Scornful
Scornful adjective - Feeling or showing open dislike for someone or something regarded as undeserving of respect or concern.
Usage example: the actress gave the paparazzi a scornful glare before breezing on by them
Nasty and scornful are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nasty" instead an adjective "Scornful".
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