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/ˈɪn.fə.məs/ · adjective
Having a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious; unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something scornful..
He was an infamous traitor.
She is infamous for perjury.
Soon we arrived at the Beijing Hotel—within shouting distance of the now infamous Tienanmen Square.
These infamous little green men appeared during the decisive seizures or buildings and facilities, only to disappear when associated militias and local troops arrived to consolidate the gains. In this way they provided a measure of deniability—however superficial or implausible—for Moscow.⁴⁰
Despite the line proving to be a useful strategic route for men and supplies to the British naval fleets stationed at Scapa Flow in both world wars, the Duke's legacy looked to have passed into history when it was listed for closure in the infamous Beeching report.
This infamous deed tarnishes all involved.
Yes, Virginia, now Santa's doin' time In a Federal prison for his infamous crime
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger […]
Use infamous when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Infamous means Having a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious; unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something scornful..
Common synonyms include ill-famed, nefarious, nithing, disreputable.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
He was an infamous traitor.
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