infamous

[US]/ˈɪnfəməs/
[UK]/ˈɪnfəməs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. shameless; having a bad reputation; evil; dishonorable.

Phrases & Collocations

infamous reputation

infamous criminal

infamous scandal

Example Sentences

an infamous war criminal.

cricket's most infamous mercenary.

He is infamous for his dishonesty.

the brouhaha over those infamous commercials.

His infamous acts remain inexpiate.

I was shocked by her infamous behaviour.

the medical council disqualified him for infamous misconduct.

[Mem. -- During the rest of the campaign this paper never referred to me in any other way than as "the infamous perjurer Twain."

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