Definitions

notorious

[noh-tawr-ee-uhs, nuh-] / noʊˈtɔr i əs, nə- /

ADJECTIVE

unfavorably famous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blatant flagrant high-profile infamous prominent well-known

WEAK

dishonorable disreputable glaring ill-famed leading noted obvious opprobrious overt patent popular questionable scandalous shady shameful unadmirable one belled undisputed wanted wicked

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inconspicuous moral unknown

Example Sentences

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A judge bounces the notorious plaintiffs firm from the J&J trial for sleazy behavior.

From The Wall Street Journal

The notorious firm has earned its legal punishment.

From The Wall Street Journal

A judge bounces the notorious plaintiffs firm from the J&J trial for sleazy behavior.

From The Wall Street Journal