notoriously
gb/noʊtˈɔɹiəsli/ us/noʊtˈɔɹiəsli/
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adverb
C1
property
1
in a widely disliked way
In a way that many people know is bad.
Vzorec užití:
notoriously + [verb/verb phrase]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use it like neutrally positive “famously”; in modern English it usually suggests criticism or a bad reputation.
Synonyma
infamously (More direct and strongly negative.)
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scandalously (Emphasizes shock or public outrage.)
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disgracefully (Focuses on moral judgment, not just public knowledge.)
Antonyma
admirably (Known for something good or praiseworthy.)
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respectably (In a way that earns respect rather than blame.)
Kolokace
notoriously corrupt
|notoriously violent
|notoriously cruel
|notoriously abusive
|notoriously secretive
|notoriously biased
|notoriously discriminatory
|notoriously brutal
|notoriously dishonest
|notoriously strict
Témata
opinions
|social_issues
|crime_law
Příklady
- The company notoriously ignored safety rules for years.
- The dictator notoriously crushed any form of opposition.
- The landlord was notoriously slow to make repairs.
Učební příklady
- The old boss was notoriously rude.
- That area is notoriously dangerous at night.
adverb
C1
relation
2
as is well known (often negative)
Used to say something is well known for being a certain way (usually bad).
Vzorec užití:
notoriously + [adjective/participle]; notoriously + [adjective] + to [verb]
Častá chyba:
Don’t use it for clearly positive facts (use “famously” or “well-known” instead).
Synonyma
famously (Often neutral or positive; “notoriously” is usually negative.)
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well-knownly (Rare/awkward; “notoriously” is more idiomatic in negative contexts.)
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widely (Less specific; does not imply a bad reputation.)
Antonyma
unknown (Not widely known.)
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obscurely (In a way that is not generally known.)
Kolokace
notoriously difficult
|notoriously hard
|notoriously unreliable
|notoriously slow
|notoriously tricky
|notoriously expensive
|notoriously crowded
|notoriously competitive
|notoriously vague
|notoriously error-prone
Témata
communication
|opinions
|daily_life
Příklady
- The train line is notoriously unreliable in winter.
- It’s notoriously hard to get a parking space here.
- The instructions are notoriously unclear.
Učební příklady
- This test is notoriously difficult.
- The buses are notoriously late.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
notoriously
IPA
GB/noʊtˈɔɹiəsli/
US/noʊtˈɔɹiəsli/
Slabiky a přízvuk
no - tori - ously (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tori)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: notoriously
- Plural: notoriouslies
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
notoriously difficult
1/noʊtˈɔɹiəsli dˈɪfɪkʌlt/
fixed phrase
well known for being difficult
Very well known for being difficult.
Příklady
- The final level is notoriously difficult, even for experienced players.
- Legal writing can be notoriously difficult to follow.
- This topic is notoriously difficult to explain in a short time.
notoriously expensive
1/noʊtˈɔɹiəsli ɪkspˈɛnsɪv/
fixed phrase
well known for costing a lot
People know it costs a lot of money.
Příklady
- Parking downtown is notoriously expensive.
- The city is notoriously expensive during peak season.
- Those designer repairs are notoriously expensive.
notoriously hard to
1/noʊtˈɔɹiəsli hˈɑɹd tə/
fixed phrase
well known as hard to do
People know it is very difficult to do.
Příklady
- Good apartments in this neighborhood are notoriously hard to find.
- It’s notoriously hard to get tickets for that show.
- Passwords are notoriously hard to remember without a manager.
notoriously unreliable
1/noʊtˈɔɹiəsli ˌʌnɹɪlˈaɪəbəl/
fixed phrase
well known for failing often
Well known for not being dependable.
Příklady
- The old printer is notoriously unreliable.
- Buses on this route are notoriously unreliable after 9 p.m.
- His memory is notoriously unreliable when he’s stressed.