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nasty vs awful

awful vs nasty

nasty and awful both are adjectives.

nasty is not an adverb while awful is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
nasty No Yes No No
awful No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, nasty and awful are synonyms defined as:
  • nasty and awful: offensive or even (of persons) malicious
nasty (adjective) awful (adjective)
offensive or even (of persons) malicious offensive or even (of persons) malicious
exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent causing fear or dread or terror
disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter exceptionally bad or displeasing
characterized by obscenity extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
nasty (adverb) awful (adverb)
used as intensifiers
Difference between nasty and awful

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