Nasty
Nasty adjective - Causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment.
Usage example: a nasty video game that was so violent that I could hardly watch the opening scenes
Nearby Word: nastily
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What happens next, however, is a nasty surprise - the first Fuzetsu shocking the hell out of him followed by Shana explaining to him about torches and that he's already dead and bound to disappear anytime soon. Ouch.
Source: Cherry Blossoms - All is not as it seems however, as Newgate soon makes a shocking discovery...This film provides examples of: Anti-Villain: While Lamb is a little insane and does some nasty things, his methods are much more humane than Dr. Salt's.
Source: Film / Stonehearst Asylum -
Probably one of the most shocking examples Drill Sergeant Nasty: Plays this role on the new season of WWE Tough Enough but not to the degree of costar Bill DeMott.
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