Meaning of "a nasty piece of work"

[Sevide]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #58 "Lots of Pieces", question 7

He told him he was a wicked person and further he was a ......... piece of work.

(a) horrible
(b) nasty
(c) disgusting
(d) bad

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #58 "Lots of Pieces", answer 7

He told him he was a wicked person and further he was a nasty piece of work.

Correct answer: (b) nasty
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Hi,

Does a nasty piece of work means nasty person?

Thanks beforehand:)

[Alan]

Hi Sevide,

Exactly, it means a nasty person.

Alan
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