noun, na-adjective
unpleasantness; nastiness; tastelessness
Refers to the quality of being disagreeable, offensive, or in poor taste. Often used for remarks, attitudes, or styles that feel sarcastic, snide, or deliberately unpleasant.
彼の言い方には嫌味があった。
There was a disagreeable tone in the way he said it.
あの服はちょっと嫌味なデザインだね。
That outfit has a rather tasteless design, don't you think?
noun, na-adjective
cutting remark; sarcastic comment; snide remark
A specific unpleasant or sarcastic remark. Often used in phrases like 嫌味を言う (to make a snide comment).
彼女はいつも嫌味ばかり言う。
She always makes nothing but snide remarks.
その嫌味は聞き流したほうがいいよ。
You'd better just ignore that sarcastic comment.