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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

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Director Daniel Goldhaber, co-writer Isa Mazzei and star Barbie Ferreira discuss the “moral peril” of smartening up a notorious horror movie for a new generation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Foreman, who is currently being held in Tehran's notorious Evin Prison, said her "heart breaks" for the Iranian people.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Eventually, the suit reached the notorious 5th U.S.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

Lillian Gordaina was Celaena Sardothien, the world’s most notorious assassin.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas