infamous — well known for some bad quality or deed; having a reputation of the worst kind
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: well known for some bad quality or deed; having a reputation of the worst kind
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnfəməs/
Example Sentences
- The infamous pizza topping pineapple started another heated debate in the cafeteria.
- My roommate became infamous for leaving dirty dishes in the sink for weeks.
- The infamous Watergate scandal led to President Nixon's resignation.
infamous
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɪnfəməs/]
well known for some bad quality or deed; having a reputation of the worst kind
The infamous pirate captain's flag makes every ship in the harbor flee in panic.
Once famous, now infamous, hiding anonymous!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'infamis' meaning 'of ill repute' or 'having a bad reputation.' The word originally meant simply 'not famous' but evolved to mean 'famous for bad reasons.'
Breakdown
in- (not/without) + fam- (fame/reputation) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The infamous pizza topping pineapple started another heated debate in the cafeteria.”
“My roommate became infamous for leaving dirty dishes in the sink for weeks.”
“The infamous Watergate scandal led to President Nixon's resignation.”
“Al Capone was an infamous gangster during the Prohibition era.”
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