Meaning & Definition of Infamous in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Having a reputation of the worst kind; notorious.

  Example Sentence: The infamous criminal was finally caught after years on the run.

• Definition: Widely known, but typically in a derogatory sense.

  Example Sentence: His infamous lies cost him his friends.

• Definition: Known for some bad quality or deed.

  Example Sentence: The infamous history of the dictator is taught in schools.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English, from Latin 'infamosus', from 'in-' + 'fama' (fame).

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• infamous for: Known for something bad.
• infamous deeds: Actions that are known and regarded as morally wrong.

Translations

• Spanish: infame

• French: infâme

• German: berüchtigt

• Russian: печально известный

Related Words

• infamy: The state of being well known for a bad quality or deed.

• notoriety: The state of being famous or well known for a bad quality or deed.

Slang Meanings of infamous

• Meaning: Known for being troublesome or causing chaos.

  Example Sentence: That party was infamous for getting out of control.

• Meaning: Having a bad reputation.

  Example Sentence: He's got an infamous reputation around these parts.