infamy

uncountable

A noun referring to a state of extreme dishonor or evil fame, often associated with a notorious public reputation.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние крайнего бесчестья или дурной славы, часто связанное с дурной репутацией.esSustantivo que denota el estado de extrema deshonra o mala fama, a menudo asociado con una reputación negativa o con la pérdida del honor.frNom désignant l'état de déshonneur extrême ou de mauvaise réputation, souvent associé à une réputation infamante.deSubstantiv, das den Zustand äußerster Schande oder eines schlechten Rufs bezeichnet, oft verbunden mit einem berüchtigten Ansehen.ptSubstantivo que designa a condição de extrema desonra ou má reputação; também pode se referir à fama negativa associada a um ato vergonhoso ou cruel.zh名词，指极度的耻辱或坏名声，常与恶劣的名誉相关。arاسم يدل على حالة العار الشديد أو سوء السمعة، ويرتبط غالبًا بذكرى سيئة أو سمعة مذمومة.

1. Extreme Dishonor C1 formal

   A state of being widely known for a terrible or evil act, resulting in a loss of honor and respect.

   • The dictator's actions brought infamy upon his nation.
   • The date will live in infamy as a day of great tragedy.
   • He chose a life of crime and achieved nothing but infamy.

   ruБесславиеesInfamiafrInfamiedeSchandeptInfâmiazh臭名昭著arسوء السمعة

   Synonyms: disgracedisreputeignominynotorietyobloquyopprobriumscandalshame

   Antonyms: admirationesteemgloryhonorrenownrespect

2. Evil Reputation C1 formal

   Widespread fame for being wicked, evil, or disgraceful.

   • The pirate captain gained infamy for his ruthless attacks.
   • The scandal brought infamy to the once-respected politician.
   • She achieved a certain infamy for her controversial statements.

   ruДурная славаesInfamia como mala reputaciónfrInfamiedeSchlechter RufptMá famazh臭名昭著arسُوء السُّمْعَة

   Synonyms: disgracedishonordisreputeignominynotorietyobloquyodium

   Antonyms: esteemgloryhonorrenownrespectability

• infamies plural form
• infamies' possessive plural form
• infamy's possessive singular form