Asked by wholemelt

President Roosevelt called December 7, 1941, “a date which will live in infamy.” Which of these definitions is the best meaning of the word “infamy”?

celebration
dishonor
fame
honor

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
dishonor

Roosevelt used "infamy" to mean lasting shame or disgrace — the date would be remembered for a terrible, dishonorable act.