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

See Examples For:

notoriously

These particles are notoriously difficult to detect because they rarely interact with ordinary matter.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026

Some experts told the BBC that the parasite is notoriously difficult to trace, a task possibly complicated in part by cuts to federal health agencies.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

Szal, who wrote a book called “The Autoimmune Cure,” said that the condition “can remain asymptomatic for years and is notoriously difficult to catch even with extensive blood work.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

Aortic dissections are sudden, often lethal and notoriously difficult to predict even in patients under close medical supervision.

From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026

He was notoriously independent and didn’t align himself with the old guard or the new.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

Related Words

• infamously
• notably
• spectacularly