infamous

• Qualifie une personne ou une chose largement connue pour sa mauvaise réputation, ses actions condamnables ou sa nature négative.

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.

   de triste mémoire

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

   Synonymesdishonorabledisreputableill-famednotoriousscandalous

   Antonymesesteemedhonorablereputablerespectedvenerable

2. NotoriousB2formal

   Widely and unfavorably known.

   notoire (en mauvaise part)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdisreputableill-famednotoriousopprobriousscandalous

   Antonymesanonymousobscureunknownunnoticed