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nasty comment

nasty comment

4 3.5
A rude remark that hurts or upsets someone
  • noun
  • /ˈnæsti ˈkɑːmənt/
  • Offensive
translation icon : comentario hiriente
  • Thanks again for the inspiration, and don't let the nasty comments get you down!
  • make nasty comments
  • write a nasty comment
  • a very nasty comment

And it's just like, like, say the nasty comments, for example, on Instagram or YouTube, whatever.

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Examples

  • Even on posts about serious issues, there are so many nasty comments!

    Blog text (6)
  • I, I was kind of worried that I would get a bunch of nasty comments, but for the most part, you guys are really wonderful.

  • Be that as it may, I know there have been some nasty comments on that page.

    Blog text (5)
  • When you make nasty comments like that, you should have something to back them up.

    Blog text (21)
  • In a day or two, when public opinion is fully formed, some people may not stand for your nasty comments.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • I showed my friend this blog because I could not believe the nasty comments being left on the site.

    Blog text (22)
  • You should have heard the nasty comments about my cleaning from the man who came to pick up the oxygen tank.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • Do you know how sad of a life it is to take your time to seek out people on the Internet that you don't know and leave nasty comments to make them feel bad?

  • It's okay that you shop at Walmart, just don't make nasty comments to the artists at the craft fair.

    Blog text (1)
  • Some people express their feelings through nasty comments that can really hurt others.

Synonyms

insult
vsnasty comment
  • Offensive
313 1.3

A rude remark or action that hurts someone's feelings

is unpleasant and meant to hurt feelings without naming dignity
slur
vsnasty comment
  • Offensive
54 7.4

An insulting remark that harms someone's reputation

is meant to upset but not always to harm reputation
slam
vsnasty comment
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34 6.3

An insulting remark meant to hurt someone

is hurtful but can be less aggressively confrontational
barb
vsnasty comment
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14 6.4

A short sharp remark meant to hurt or criticize someone

is unpleasant broadly and not always a quick cutting line
put-down
vsnasty comment
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5 6.6

A remark that makes someone feel small or embarrassed

is nastily hurtful but not always focused on humiliation
harsh criticism
vsnasty comment
4 4.2

Very strong negative comments that show disapproval

can be nasty without that same severity or harsh judgment
insulting remark
vsnasty comment
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1 3.2

A rude comment meant to hurt someone or show no respect

is hurtful but may be less directly aimed at disrespect
caustic remark
vsnasty comment
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1 7.2

A harshly critical comment that aims to hurt or mock someone

is unpleasant but not always as sarcastically cutting
catty remark
vsnasty comment
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1 7.4

A mean comment that aims to hurt someone

is unpleasant but not necessarily socially spiteful or gossipy
snippy remark
vsnasty comment
1 6.3

A short sharp comment that sounds rude

is nastier because it aims to upset rather than merely dismiss
vitriolic remark
vsnasty comment
  • Offensive
8.9

A very harsh and angry comment meant to hurt someone

is nasty but usually less intensely bitter or corrosive
waspish remark
vsnasty comment
7.7

A short sharp comment that criticizes someone in a hurtful or sarcastic way

is nasty but may lack the same biting sarcasm
acidulous remark
vsnasty comment
8.4

A sharp, slightly bitter comment that can hurt feelings

is intended to hurt more directly rather than merely sting
sharp-edged comment
vsnasty comment
  • Offensive
6.6

A remark that is harsh and meant to hurt someone's feelings

is nasty but can be less systematically cutting in tone
bitchy comment
vsnasty comment
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8.8

A mean remark that hurts or criticizes someone

is hurtful but not always petty or maliciously personal
dickheaded remark
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9.9

A rude, thoughtless comment that upsets people

is intended to hurt but not necessarily careless or foolish
dick response
vsnasty comment
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9.9

A reply that is rude on purpose and meant to upset someone

is an unpleasant remark but not always a provoking reply
grobian remark
vsnasty comment
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9.9

A rude comment that offends people

is meant specifically to hurt or upset rather than just be crude
slagging comment
vsnasty comment
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8.7

A rude remark that criticizes or insults someone

is unpleasant but can be less mocking or theatrical
unmannerly remark
vsnasty comment
6.8

A rude comment that shows no respect for other people

is meant to hurt emotionally rather than just break manners
unpleasantry
vsnasty comment
8.1

A rude or hurtful comment said in a conversation

is specifically intended to hurt or upset rather than merely be unpleasant

Antonyms

342 1.6

A polite remark that praises someone or something

How Offensive

vitriolic remark
  • Offensive
8.9
abuse
  • Offensive
155 3.4
nasty comment
  • Offensive
4 3.5
insult
  • Offensive
313 1.3
critical
210 3.8

Surface Forms

nasty comment singular

Morphology

nasty + comment

The meaning 'an unpleasant or offensive remark' is directly derivable from combining 'nasty' (offensive, malicious) with 'comment' (a spoken or written remark). This simple adjective + noun compositional pattern is cross-linguistically common and would be immediately understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituent words.

Etymology

Nasty comment is a simple image: a comment is a short remark and nasty makes it sound dirty or mean, like a small word that stings or throws dirt. So, it means 'an unpleasant remark meant to hurt or upset someone'.