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
Unsavory
Unsavory adjective - Disagreeable or disgusting to the sense of taste.
Usage example: an unsavory blend of spices that simply overwhelmed the fish's delicate flavor
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Unsavory and Nasty. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/nasty/unsavory
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