infamous

• Describe a una persona o cosa ampliamente conocida por su mala calidad o acción, o que tiene una reputación negativa.

Describes a person or thing that is well known for a bad quality or deed.

1. Well-known for bad reasonsB2formal

   Famous for something bad or evil; having a bad reputation.

   Famoso por algo malo

   • The dictator was infamous for his brutal regime.
   • This prison is infamous for its harsh conditions.
   • He became infamous after the scandal broke.

   Sinónimosdishonorabledisreputableill-famednotoriousscandalous

   Antónimosesteemedhonorablereputablerespectedvenerable

2. NotoriousB2formal

   Widely and unfavorably known.

   Infame

   • The area is infamous for its high crime rate.
   • She is infamous for her rude behavior at parties.
   • The company is infamous for its poor customer service.

   Sinónimosdisreputableill-famednotoriousopprobriousscandalous

   Antónimosanonymousobscureunknownunnoticed