nasty attitude
1
4.6
- noun
- /ˈnæsti ˈætɪˌtud/
- Offensive
:
mala actitud
Nesta kind of uses her nasty attitude to help this like really annoying man who's clearly harassing the shopkeeper.
- Nesta kind of uses her nasty attitude to help this like really annoying man who's clearly harassing the shopkeeper.
Examples
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Look where your nasty attitude has gotten you.
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I am just so sick of your nasty attitude towards single moms.
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However, you showcased your nasty attitude as usual.
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Your nasty attitude towards your friends makes it hard for them to stay close.
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I finally confronted her about her nasty attitude, which was affecting the whole team.
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People often avoid him because of his nasty attitude in conversations.
Synonyms
147
4.7
Unfriendly or angry actions and feelings toward someone
12
4.8
Mean or cruel behavior meant to hurt someone
3
8.5
A way of behaving that is mean and hurtful to other people
A very rude, mean way of behaving toward other people
A consistently unfriendly and angry way of acting
Rude, arrogant behaviour that hurts or annoys people
A rude, spiteful way of speaking that uses mean, cutting remarks
A very bad, annoying way of behaving that upsets other people
How Nasty
5
8.3
- Offensive
1
4.6
1
7.4
9
5.4
3
4.1
27
1.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'nasty' (offensive, malicious) modifies 'attitude' (a habitual way of thinking or behaving), so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer an unpleasant or hostile manner. This adjective + noun combination follows a common and transparent pattern across languages, so no prior exposure is necessary for understanding.
Etymology
Nasty attitude comes from a simple picture: nasty (meaning 'mean' or 'unpleasant') describes a visible attitude, like a sour face, sharp words, or crossed arms. That's why it means 'extremely unpleasant' or 'rude' behavior.