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

Prostate cancer is notoriously difficult to treat with immunotherapy, a type of cancer treatment that helps the immune system identify and destroy tumors.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026

Even the notoriously conservative Wall Street Journal editorial page was upset with Trump and his family.

From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026

Returning from an ACL injury is a notoriously difficult task.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

HBM is notoriously challenging and expensive to manufacture.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026

Gardner "Gus" Hathaway had only recently become director of counterintelligence, having taken over the post once occupied by the notoriously paranoid James Jesus Angleton.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

Related Words

• infamously
• notably
• spectacularly