Infamously: meaning, definitions and examples
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infamously
[ ɪnˈfæməslɪ ]
bad reputation
Infamously means to be known for a bad quality or deed. It is often used to describe someone or something that is notorious or widely recognized for negative actions or characteristics.
Synonyms
disreputably, notoriously, scandalously
Examples of usage
- The criminal was infamously known for his daring heists.
- She infamously failed to show up for her own wedding.
- The movie is infamously regarded as one of the worst films ever made.
- He was infamously involved in the scandal that rocked the company.
Translations
Translations of the word "infamously" in other languages:
🇵🇹 infamemente
🇮🇳 कुख्याति से
🇩🇪 berüchtigterweise
🇮🇩 dikenal buruk
🇺🇦 сумно відомо
🇵🇱 infamous
🇯🇵 悪名高く
🇫🇷 infamement
🇪🇸 infamemente
🇹🇷 kötü bir üne sahip olarak
🇰🇷 악명 높게
🇸🇦 بشكل سيء السمعة
🇨🇿 nechvalně
🇸🇰 nechvalne
🇨🇳 臭名昭著地
🇸🇮 infamozno
🇮🇸 illa frægð
🇰🇿 зұлым даңқпен
🇬🇪 ბრაზიანი სახელი
🇦🇿 şöhrətsiz
🇲🇽 infamemente
Word origin
The word 'infamously' originates from the Latin word 'infamis', which means 'of ill repute'. This term is formed from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'fama', which translates to 'fame' or 'reputation'. The transition into English occurred in the 15th century, where it was adapted to describe individuals or actions that gained notoriety for negative reasons. Over the years, 'infamous' has retained its connotation of disgrace and dishonor, and 'infamously' evolved to serve as an adverbial form of the adjective, emphasizing the notorious qualities of those it describes.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,364, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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