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Collocation

notorious for poor hygiene

adjective + preposition + noun phrase adjective + preposition + noun phrase

Having a widely known and usually negative reputation specifically because of a lack of cleanliness or unsanitary conditions.

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Definition

'notorious for poor hygiene' is a common English collocation. Having a widely known and usually negative reputation specifically because of a lack of cleanliness or unsanitary conditions.

be + notorious for + (something bad/negative)

“The restaurant became notorious for poor hygiene after several food safety inspections.”

Examples

  • The old dormitory was notorious for poor hygiene, making many students reluctant to live there.
  • His apartment, unfortunately, was notorious for poor hygiene, often leading to unpleasant smells.
  • After the health inspector's report, the food stall became notorious for poor hygiene in the local market.
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  • Some historical figures were notorious for poor hygiene, a common issue before modern plumbing.
  • Despite its prime location, the hotel was notorious for poor hygiene, consistently receiving low ratings.
  • The communal kitchen was notorious for poor hygiene, a constant source of complaints among residents.
  • Even among the city's less reputable establishments, that particular bar was notorious for poor hygiene.
  • The ancient Roman baths, while sophisticated for their time, were in some periods notorious for poor hygiene, paradoxically contributing to disease spread.
  • It was truly unfortunate that such a beautiful monument became notorious for poor hygiene due to lack of public funding and maintenance.