Infamy

/ˈɪn.fə.mi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the state of being well known for a bad quality or deed; public disgrace.

The dictator's infamy grew as news of his brutal regime spread.

an evil or wicked act; atrocious or disgraceful conduct.

The infamy of the crime shocked the entire community.

a famous person known for bad behavior or negative actions.

He achieved infamy due to his controversial statements on social media.

From Latin 'infamia', which means 'bad reputation, disgrace'.

infamous for

Well known for bad reasons.

to live in infamy

To be remembered for something disgraceful.

infamy strikes

A bad reputation becomes known.

infamous

Well known for a bad quality or deed.

infamously

In a way that is well known for bad quality or deed.

infamer

One who marks another with infamy.

A person known for bad actions.

He's such an infamy in the gang world.

Something notorious or scandalous.

That incident is pure infamy; everyone is talking about it.