notorious

• Connu ou célèbre pour quelque chose de mauvais, de négatif ou de désagréable. Se dit d'une personne ou d'une chose dont la réputation est mauvaise.

Famous for something bad or unpleasant.

1. Famous for something badB2formal

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

   célèbre pour quelque chose de mauvais

   • 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.

   Synonymesdishonorabledisreputableill-famedinfamousnefariousopprobriousscandalousvillainous

   Antonymescelebratedesteemedhonorablerenownedreputablerespected

2. InfamousB2formal

   Widely and unfavorably known; famous for a negative reason.

   notoire (en mauvaise part)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdisreputableill-famedinfamousscandalous

   Antonymesanonymousobscureunknown