Cool MateMeaning of Infamous
well known for being bad or evil
In simple words: Well known for something bad.
Infamous in a sentence
- a general who was infamous for his brutality
- the most infamous concentration camp
- the infamous British sandwich
How to use Infamous
Used to describe people or actions known for negative reasons. Avoid using in formal settings where a more neutral term may be better.
Grammar pattern
infamous + for + noun / infamous + verb-ing
Memory hint
Sounds like 'in-fame-us' — think of being famous, but for bad reasons.
Related words
Collocations with Infamous
- infamous for
- infamous criminal
- infamous act
- infamous reputation
- infamous scandal
Common mistakes with Infamous
- Confusing 'famous' with 'infamous' - 'famous' is for positive recognition.
- Using 'infamous' in a positive context incorrectly.
- Not using 'infamous' with a specific action or reason.
Infamous appears in
Infamous in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
سيئ السمعة
معروف بشيء سيء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কুখ্যাত
খারাপ কিছুর জন্য পরিচিত।
- GermanDeutsch
Berüchtigt
Bekannt für etwas Schlechtes.
- SpanishEspañol
Infame
Conocido por algo malo.
- Persianفارسی
بدنام
به خاطر چیزی بد شناخته شده.
- FrenchFrançais
Infâme
Connu pour quelque chose de mauvais.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बदनाम
किसी बुरी चीज़ के लिए जाना जाता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Infame
Noto per qualcosa di brutto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Infame
Conhecido por algo ruim.
- RussianРусский
Печально известный
Известен чем-то плохим.
- Urduاردو
بدنام
کسی بری چیز کے لیے مشہور۔
- Chinese中文
臭名昭著的, 声名狼藉的
因坏事而出名。
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not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Infamous
What does Infamous mean?
Well known for something bad.
What is the definition of Infamous?
well known for being bad or evil
How do you use Infamous in a sentence?
a general who was infamous for his brutality
Can you give another example of Infamous?
the most infamous concentration camp
What are synonyms for Infamous?
Common alternatives include notorious, disreputable, ill-famed, renowned, celebrated.
What is the opposite of Infamous?
Opposite meanings include unknown, obscure, famous.
What words go with Infamous?
It commonly pairs with infamous for, infamous criminal, infamous act, infamous reputation, infamous scandal.
What are common mistakes when using Infamous?
Confusing 'famous' with 'infamous' - 'famous' is for positive recognition. Using 'infamous' in a positive context incorrectly. Not using 'infamous' with a specific action or reason.
How do you pronounce Infamous?
US: /["/ˈɪnfəməs/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɪnfəməs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Infamous?
Used to describe people or actions known for negative reasons. Avoid using in formal settings where a more neutral term may be better.
What CEFR level is Infamous?
"Infamous" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.