notorious

• Weithin bekannt, meist wegen etwas Negativem oder Schlechtem; berüchtigt für ein schlechtes Verhalten oder einen schlechten Ruf.

Famous for something bad or unpleasant.

1. Famous for something badB2formal

   Well-known for being bad or evil; having a bad reputation.

   Berüchtigt

   • The city is notorious for its high crime rate.
   • He is a notorious liar who cannot be trusted.
   • The company became notorious for its poor working conditions.

   Synonymedishonorabledisreputableill-famedinfamousnefariousopprobriousscandalousvillainous

   Antonymecelebratedesteemedhonorablerenownedreputablerespected

2. InfamousB2formal

   Widely and unfavorably known; famous for a negative reason.

   Berüchtigt

   • The dictator was notorious for his brutal regime.
   • She is notorious for arriving late to every meeting.
   • The prison is notorious for its harsh treatment of inmates.

   Synonymedisreputableill-famedinfamousscandalous

   Antonymeanonymousobscureunknown