infamous
adjective/ˈɪnfəməs/
Frequency rank: #5,681 most common English word
Meaning
Well known for a bad quality or deed; having a very bad reputation.
Example sentence
The town became infamous after a series of mysterious disappearances shocked the nation.
Synonyms & related words
- notorious
- disreputable
- scandalous
- disgraceful
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