notorious

[noh-tawr-ee-uhs, -tohr-]

notorious Definition

famous or well-known, typically for some bad quality or deed.

Using notorious: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "notorious" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was a notorious criminal who had been in and out of jail his whole life.

  • Example

    The company has a notorious reputation for mistreating its employees.

  • Example

    The politician's notorious scandal ruined his career.

  • Example

    The city is notorious for its high crime rate.

notorious Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for notorious

Antonyms for notorious

Phrases with notorious

  • famous or well-known for something, typically something negative

    Example

    The town is notorious for its terrible traffic.

  • a person who is famous or well-known for committing crimes

    Example

    The notorious criminal was finally caught by the police.

  • a reputation that is famous or well-known, typically for something negative

    Example

    The company has a notorious reputation for being difficult to work with.

Origins of notorious

from Medieval Latin 'notorius', meaning 'well-known, commonly known'

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Summary: notorious in Brief

'Notorious' [noh-tawr-ee-uhs, -tohr-] means famous or well-known, usually for something negative. It can refer to people, places, or things, such as 'The company has a notorious reputation for mistreating its employees.' 'Notorious' is often used in the phrase 'notorious for,' as in 'The city is notorious for its high crime rate.'

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