notoriously

American  

[noh-tawr-ee-uhs-lee, nuh-] / noʊˈtɔr i əs li, nə- /

adverb

1. in a way that is generally and usually unfavorably known to the wider public or to a particular group.

   Turnout in spring elections is notoriously low.

   Gift cards are a great option for that family member who is notoriously hard to shop for.

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Etymology

Origin of notoriously

notorious ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Rubbish bins are notoriously scarce in Japan, partly due to safety concerns after past terror attacks in the country and abroad.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Quantum computers today are notoriously difficult and expensive to operate.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

Successfully proving selective prosecution is notoriously difficult—judges rarely grant it.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

Brown knew that Brunson was among the best one-on-one scorers in the NBA, and that Cleveland guard James Harden was notoriously slow-footed on defense.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

People had raised their eyebrows when Ali, a man who had mem­orized the Koran, married Sanaubar, a woman nineteen years younger, a beautiful but notoriously unscrupulous woman who lived up to her dishonorable reputation.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini

Related Words

• infamously
• notably
• spectacularly