infamous

[ˈɪnfəməs]

infamous Definition

• 1. well-known for being bad or evil
• 2. having 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

• notorious
• disreputable
• shameful

Antonyms for infamous

• honorable
• respectable
• admirable

Phrases with infamous

• infamous for

  having a bad reputation for something

  Example

  The city is infamous for its high crime rate.

• infamous person

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

  Example

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

• infamous event

  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.'