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notoriously

[ noh-tawr-ee-uhs-lee, nuh- ]

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adverb

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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Word History and Origins

Origin of notoriously¹

notorious ( def ) + -ly

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Training as a sushi chef is notoriously rigorous, usually with long work hours and minimal work-life balance.

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Rare earths are a group of 17 elements - named "rare" because they are notoriously difficult to extract and refine.

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Despite those pressures, she says Beyoncé and Jay-Z - who are notoriously private about their home life - are doing an "amazing" job as parents.

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Practice sessions are notoriously unreliable indicators of form because fuel loads and car specifications are not revealed by the teams and can have a significant impact on lap time.

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The notoriously long Dodger Stadium concessions lines would get even longer, and the notoriously crowded concourses would get even more crowded.

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