Angličtina

notoriously

gb/noʊtˈɔɹiəsli/ us/noʊtˈɔɹiəsli/
C1 Angličtina
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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.) | scandalously (Emphasizes shock or public outrage.) | disgracefully (Focuses on moral judgment, not just public knowledge.)
Antonyma
admirably (Known for something good or praiseworthy.) | 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.) | well-knownly (Rare/awkward; “notoriously” is more idiomatic in negative contexts.) | widely (Less specific; does not imply a bad reputation.)
Antonyma
unknown (Not widely known.) | 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
Forms
notoriouslies noun
Core family
notorious adjective B2 notoriety noun C1
Related words
infamous adjective B2 infamously adverb infamy noun C1
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.

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