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infamous

[ˈɪnfəməs]

infamous Definition

  • 1well-known for being bad or evil
  • 2having a reputation of the worst kind

Using infamous: Examples

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

  • Example

    He is an infamous criminal who has committed many heinous crimes.

  • Example

    The company has an infamous reputation for mistreating its employees.

  • Example

    The movie was so bad that it became infamous among film critics.

infamous Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for infamous

Antonyms for infamous

Phrases with infamous

  • having a bad reputation for something

    Example

    The city is infamous for its high crime rate.

  • a person who is well-known for being bad or evil

    Example

    Al Capone is one of the most infamous gangsters in history.

  • an event that is well-known for being bad or evil

    Example

    The Watergate scandal is one of the most infamous events in American political history.

Origins of infamous

from Latin 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'famus' meaning 'famous'

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Summary: infamous in Brief

The term 'infamous' [ˈɪnfəməs] refers to someone or something that is well-known for being bad or evil, with a reputation of the worst kind. It is often used to describe people with criminal records or companies with poor reputations. Examples include 'He is an infamous criminal who has committed many heinous crimes.' and 'The company has an infamous reputation for mistreating its employees.'

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