be nasty

Frequency: 8.5150.2 per million words

Used to describe a person's unpleasant character or behavior.

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Examples (10)

  • Why do you have to be so nasty to your colleagues?
  • Sometimes children can be incredibly nasty to each other without realizing it.
  • He didn't mean to be nasty, but his words came out harshly.
  • Don't be nasty; try to understand their point of view.
  • She didn't want to be nasty, but she felt provoked.
  • It's easy to be nasty online, hiding behind a screen name.
  • People who are nasty often do so out of their own insecurity.
  • If you are nasty to others, they will eventually avoid you.
  • He tried not to be nasty, despite his frustration.
  • The way she spoke made her seem quite nasty.