notorious — famous or well-known for something bad; having a bad reputation
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: famous or well-known for something bad; having a bad reputation
Pronunciation (IPA): /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
Example Sentences
- My brother is notorious for eating all the pizza before anyone else gets home.
- The notorious hacker was arrested after years of investigation.
- This restaurant is notorious for its terrible service but amazing food.
notorious
ADJECTIVE[/noʊˈtɔːriəs/]
famous or well-known for something bad; having a bad reputation
The notorious pirate captain was feared across every port in the Caribbean.
No! He tore us apart — now he's notorious!
From glorious and victorious to notorious.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'notorious' (well-known), derived from 'notus' meaning 'known' (past participle of 'noscere' meaning 'to know'). The prefix 'no-' combined with the suffix '-orious' (full of, characterized by) emphasizes something widely known.
Breakdown
not- (known) + -orious (characterized by, full of) = notorious (characterized by being widely known, especially for something bad)
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📝Examples
“My brother is notorious for eating all the pizza before anyone else gets home.”
“The notorious hacker was arrested after years of investigation.”
“This restaurant is notorious for its terrible service but amazing food.”
“She became notorious after the scandal broke.”
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