| Main Entry: |
infamous |
| Part of Speech: |
adjective |
| Definition: |
shameful, bad in reputation |
Synonyms: |
abominable,
atrocious,
base, caitiff,
contemptible,
corrupt,
degenerate,
despicable,
detestable,
disgraceful, dishonorable, disreputable,
egregious,
evil, flagitious,
foul,
hateful,
heinous,
ignominious, ill-famed,
iniquitous,
loathsome,
miscreant,
monstrous,
nefarious,
notorious,
odious,
offensive,
opprobrious,
outrageous,
perverse,
questionable,
rotten,
scandalous, scurvy,
shady,
shocking,
sorry,
unhealthy,
vicious,
vile, villainous,
wicked
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| Notes: |
famous means widely known, renowned, and esteemed while infamous means having an exceedingly bad reputation, notorious |
Antonyms: |
dignified, glorious, good, innocent, moral, perfect, principled, pure, respectable, righteous, virtuous
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