Level750
adjective (形容詞)
notorious
悪名高い、有名な（悪い意味で）
💡 Usage & Nuance:
TOEICでは、企業や人物の評判に関する文脈（記事、社内報、報告書など）で登場することがあります。特に、過去の不祥事や問題点について言及する際に使われます。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
infamous
scandalous
ill-famed
📝 Business Examples
The company became notorious for its unethical business practices.
その会社は非倫理的な事業慣行で悪名高くなった。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "notorious"
The restaurant, once famous for its unique dishes, became ______ for its poor hygiene standards.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 文脈的に「劣悪な衛生基準で悪名高い」が適切です。
English: Contextually, 'notorious' fits the description of being known for poor hygiene standards.
English: Contextually, 'notorious' fits the description of being known for poor hygiene standards.
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