infamous

in-fa-mous · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Well known for some bad quality or deed; having a very bad reputation.

  2. 2.

    Deserving of or causing an evil reputation; disgraceful.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    infamous for — well known for something negative
  • •
    live in infamy — be remembered for something terrible

Related words

Antonyms: famous, renowned, respected
See also: famous, infamy, notorious
Synonyms: disreputable, notorious, scandalous

Etymology

From Latin infamis ("of ill fame"), from in- ("not") + fama ("fame, reputation"). Entered English in the 14th century with the sense of having a bad reputation.