Meaning
infamy
In a sentence
Quella bugia è stata un'infamia verso di me.
That lie was an infamy toward me.
Ma che infamia hai detto ieri al bar?
What an awful thing did you say yesterday at the bar?
Non dire infamie, stiamo solo scherzando.
Don't say awful things, we're just joking.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| infamia | feminine · singular |
| infamie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Stronger and more literary than vergogna or disonore; often used for notorious acts, scandals, or moral condemnation.
- Usually singular and uncountable: che infamia!, un'infamia. The plural infamie exists for repeated shameful acts or slanders.
- Can also mean a vile act or nasty accusation in context, not just general disgrace; check surrounding words carefully.