Definitions

infamous

[in-fuh-muhs] / ˈɪn fə məs /

ADJECTIVE

shameful, bad in reputation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disgraceful egregious hateful heinous ignominious monstrous notorious outrageous scandalous shocking vicious vile

WEAK

abominable atrocious base contemptible corrupt degenerate despicable detestable dishonorable disreputable evil flagitious foul ill-famed iniquitous loathsome miscreant nefarious odious offensive opprobrious perverse questionable rotten scurvy shady sorry unhealthy villainous wicked

Antonyms

STRONGEST

friendly gentle good kind little magnificent nice pleasant wonderful

WEAK

dignified glorious innocent moral perfect principled pure respectable righteous virtuous

Example Sentences

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There’s so much decorum among judges, this infamous brotherhood of the robe, that keeps them from directly criticizing one another.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

The Lions had to fight the infamous Battle of Ballymore on their way to glory.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The charity’s infamous tune was catchy enough to convince California resident Bruce Puterbaugh to donate a 2001 Volvo XC.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

This reads like one of those infamous surveys where 75% of drivers say they are better than average.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

The lawyer’s head went pop! however—his infamous temper exploding.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

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