notorious

adjective
UK: /nəʊˈtɔː.ri.əs/
US: /noʊˈtɔːr.i.əs/

  1. Well-known for being bad or evil.

    1. He is a notorious criminal.
    2. The area is notorious for its high crime rate, making residents feel unsafe.

  2. Famous for something negative; widely recognized for unfavorable traits or actions.

    1. That shop has notorious service.
    2. The software company became notorious after a major data breach exposed sensitive customer information.

Synonyms

infamous scandalous disreputable

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "notorious" in English means: Well-known for being bad or evil., Famous for something negative; widely recognized for unfavorable traits or actions..

The phonetic transcription of "notorious" is /nəʊˈtɔː.ri.əs/ in British English and /noʊˈtɔːr.i.əs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "notorious": "He is a notorious criminal.". More examples on the page.