Word of the Day
December 7, 2023
Infamy
A very bad reputation or notoriety; the condition of being infamous or disgraced; an evil or criminal act that is publicly known.
From Latin 'infamia', meaning ill fame or disgrace, derived from 'in-' (not) + 'fama' (fame, reputation).
Usage Examples
- December 7, 1941 is a date which will live in infamy.
- The politician achieved infamy as the central figure in the corruption scandal.
- His betrayal ensured his name would be remembered with infamy rather than honor.
From the Show
FDR’s immortal words declaring December 7, 1941 ‘a date which will live in infamy’ provided the thematic anchor for the Pearl Harbor Day broadcast, commemorating the 82nd anniversary of the attack.