infamous

adjective
UK: /ˈɪnfəməs/
US: /ˈɪnfəməs/

  1. Well known for being bad or evil.

    1. He is infamous for lying to everyone about his age.
    2. The politician became infamous after the bribery scandal was revealed.

  2. Known for something negative or shocking.

    1. The prison is infamous because so many dangerous criminals lived there.
    2. The company is infamous for its poor customer service and high prices.

Synonyms

notorious scandalous disreputable

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "infamous" in English means: Well known for being bad or evil., Known for something negative or shocking..

The phonetic transcription of "infamous" is /ˈɪnfəməs/ in British English and /ˈɪnfəməs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "infamous": notorious, scandalous, disreputable.

Example usage of "infamous": "He is infamous for lying to everyone about his age.". More examples on the page.