infamy — the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed; evil reputation brought about by something grossly criminal
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed; evil reputation brought about by something grossly criminal
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnfəmi/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's infamy grew when employees discovered he had been stealing their pension funds to buy luxury yachts.
- My cooking has achieved such infamy that even the smoke detector cheers when I order takeout.
- The restaurant's infamy for terrible service was so widespread that even Google Maps tried to redirect customers elsewhere.
infamy
NOUN[/ˈɪnfəmi/]
the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed; evil reputation brought about by something grossly criminal
The traitor's infamy spread through every village within weeks.
His infamy destroys the economy, revealing a corrupt anatomy!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'infamia', combining 'in-' (not) and 'fama' (fame, reputation). In ancient Rome, losing one's good reputation was considered social death.
Breakdown
in- (not, without) + fam- (fame, reputation) + -y (noun suffix)
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📝Examples
“The CEO's infamy grew when employees discovered he had been stealing their pension funds to buy luxury yachts.”
“My cooking has achieved such infamy that even the smoke detector cheers when I order takeout.”
“The restaurant's infamy for terrible service was so widespread that even Google Maps tried to redirect customers elsewhere.”
“December 7th, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - marked America's entry into World War II.”
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