Definitions
- Referring to someone or something that is widely known for a negative reason. - Describing a person or thing that has gained a bad reputation due to their actions or behavior. - Talking about a situation or event that has become infamous or scandalous.
- Referring to a state of public shame or humiliation. - Describing a feeling of disgrace or dishonor. - Talking about a situation or event that causes embarrassment or loss of reputation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe negative situations or events.
- 2Both words are associated with a loss of reputation or honor.
- 3Both words can be used to describe people or things.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Notoriousness refers to a wider range of negative actions or behaviors, while ignominy is more specific to situations involving shame or humiliation.
- 2Intensity: Ignominy carries a stronger connotation of disgrace and dishonor than notoriousness.
- 3Usage: Notoriousness is more commonly used in modern language, while ignominy is more formal and less frequently used.
- 4Association: Notoriousness is often associated with criminal or scandalous behavior, while ignominy can be used in a wider range of contexts.
Remember this!
Notoriousness and ignominy are synonyms that describe negative situations or events that involve a loss of reputation or honor. However, notoriousness is a broader term that refers to a wide range of negative actions or behaviors, while ignominy is more specific to situations involving shame or humiliation. Additionally, ignominy carries a stronger connotation of disgrace and dishonor than notoriousness.
