notorious
adjective/noʊˈtɔriəs/
Frequency rank: #5,179 most common English word
Meaning
Famous for something bad or undesirable.
Example sentence
The criminal was notorious for his ability to escape from prison.
Synonyms & related words
- infamous
- disreputable
- well-known
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