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

But data storage is a notoriously cyclical industry, leaving a minority of sell-side analysts wary of an eventual downturn.

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He also acknowledged that the defensive line he will be facing is notoriously robust.

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Grand Slam matches can go on notoriously deep into the night, and nowhere more so than in Melbourne, despite some tepid attempts to improve things.

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Eight rate the stock at Hold, and just one— notoriously bearish GLJ Research —at Sell.

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“Unlike our American cousins, we are notoriously bad at talking ourselves up—but the performance … speaks for itself. We expect even greater things to come.”

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Related Words

• infamously
• notably
• spectacularly