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   infamous

   /ˈɪnfəməs/

   adjective

   • 1. well known for some bad quality or deed: "an infamous war criminal" Similar notoriousdisreputableill-famedof ill-reputelegendaryfabledwell knownOpposite reputable
   • ▪ wicked; abominable: "the medical council disqualified him for infamous misconduct" Similar abominableoutrageousshockingshamefuldisgracefuldishonourablediscreditableunworthyunprincipledunscrupulousmonstrousatrociousappallingdreadfulterribleheinousdetestabledisgustingloathsomehatefulwickedvilebaseunspeakableunforgivableiniquitouscriminalodiousnefariousscandalousinformal:dirtyfilthylow-downbeastlyformal:egregiousflagitiousexceptionableOpposite honourable
   • ▪ (of a person) deprived of all or some citizens' rights as a consequence of conviction for a serious crime.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from medieval Latin infamosus, from Latin infamis (based on fama ‘fame’).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINFAMOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Infamous means famous for something considered bad, such as a crime or a scandal. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, compare it with other words, and see translations in other languages.

   • English (US)

     well known for something bad; notorious: He is infamous for...

   • Znaczenie Infamous, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     INFAMOUS definicja: 1. famous for something considered bad:...

   • Infamous: Catalan Translation

     INFAMOUS translate: infame. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Infamous: Japanese Translation

     infamous translate: 悪名高い, 悪名高（あくめいたか）い. Learn more in the...

   • Infamous: Italian Translation

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   • Infamous: Thai Translation

     infamous translate: มีชื่อในทางเลว, เสียชื่อ. Learn more in...

   • Infamous: German Translation

     INFAMOUS translate: verrufen, schändlich. Learn more in the...

   • Infamous: Malay Translation

     infamous translate: terkenal, dahsyat. Learn more in the...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › infamousInfamous Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Infamous means "having a reputation of the worst kind" or "causing or bringing infamy". Learn more about its synonyms, examples, etymology, and related words.

   • Infamous has a small range of meanings, and none of them are ones that most people would care to be described with. It may mean "notoriously evil,"...
   • Infamous is not the opposite of famous. It does not mean "not famous" or "exceptionally famous." It means "having a reputation of the worst kind."...
   • Although it would appear that both of these words are created by adding a similar prefix to the word famous, they actually have quite different mea...

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › infamousINFAMOUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Infamous means having, deserving, or resulting in a bad or evil reputation. The word is typically used to describe people, actions, and events. It’s especially used in the context of violent crimes, scandals, and tragedies.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINFAMOUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Infamous means famous for something considered bad, such as a crime or a scandal. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, compare it with other words, and see translations in other languages.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › infamousInfamous - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Someone who is infamous has a very bad reputation. If you become a Hollywood star and find yourself on the pages of gossip magazines for your affairs and addictions, you will have succeeded in becoming infamous. Infamous is from Latin infamis, for negative fame.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINFAMOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation and usage of the adjective 'infamous', which means well-known because of something bad. See examples of 'infamous' in sentences and related terms in criminal law.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › infamousInfamous - definition of infamous by The Free Dictionary

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   Infamous means having a very bad reputation or being widely condemned. Find out the origin, usage, and examples of infamous and its synonyms, such as notorious, vile, and abominable.