infamous

adjective · IN-fuh-mus

CEFR C1

well known for something bad

कुख्यात, बदनाम

Usage

an infamous criminalinfamous foran infamous case

Examples

The infamous dacoit hid in the Chambal ravines.

The road is infamous for its potholes.

Common mistake

Lata Mangeshkar was an infamous singer.

Lata Mangeshkar was a famous singer.

Infamous means famous for bad things.

Remember: Infamous: famous for the wrong reasons.

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Word 2 in Universal Core 27: induction, infamous, inspection and more.

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