Cool MateMeaning of Notorious
well known for being bad
In simple words: Famous for something bad
Notorious in a sentence
- a notorious criminal
- a location made notorious by battles between local gangs
- The country is notorious for its appalling prison conditions.
- The bar has become notorious as a meeting-place for drug dealers.
- an area which is notorious as a centre for drug trafficking
How to use Notorious
Use 'notorious' when referring to someone or something widely known for a negative reason. Avoid in positive contexts.
Grammar pattern
notorious + for + noun/gerund
Memory hint
Sounds like 'notorious' — think of a bad story that everyone knows.
Related words
Collocations with Notorious
- notorious for
- notorious criminal
- notorious behavior
Opposites of Notorious
- unknown
- obscure
- unfamous
Common mistakes with Notorious
- Confused with 'famous' which can be positive.
- Often used incorrectly with 'to be notorious of'.
- Mixing up the meaning with 'infamous'.
Notorious appears in
Notorious in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
سيئ السمعة
مشہور برائی کے لیے
- Bengaliবাংলা
কুখ্যাত
খারাপ কিছুর জন্য বিখ্যাত
- GermanDeutsch
Berüchtigt
Bekannt für etwas Schlechtes
- SpanishEspañol
Famoso por algo malo
Famoso por algo malo
- Persianفارسی
بدنام
معروف به خاطر چیزی بد
- FrenchFrançais
Célèbre pour de mauvaises raisons
Célèbre pour quelque chose de mauvais
- Hindiहिन्दी
कुख्यात
किसी बुरी चीज़ के लिए मशहूर
- ItalianItaliano
Notorio
Famoso per qualcosa di brutto
- PortuguesePortuguês
Censurado
Famoso por algo mau
- RussianРусский
Печально известный, печально известный
Известен чем-то плохим
- Urduاردو
بدنام، بدکار
کسی بری چیز کے لیے مشہور
- Chinese中文
臭名昭著,声名狼藉
因为做了坏事而出名
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Frequently asked questions about Notorious
What does Notorious mean?
Famous for something bad
What is the definition of Notorious?
well known for being bad
How do you use Notorious in a sentence?
a notorious criminal
Can you give another example of Notorious?
a location made notorious by battles between local gangs
What are synonyms for Notorious?
Common alternatives include infamous, ill-famed, notable, renowned.
What is the opposite of Notorious?
Opposite meanings include unknown, obscure, unfamous.
What words go with Notorious?
It commonly pairs with notorious for, notorious criminal, notorious behavior.
What are common mistakes when using Notorious?
Confused with 'famous' which can be positive. Often used incorrectly with 'to be notorious of'. Mixing up the meaning with 'infamous'.
How do you pronounce Notorious?
US: /["/nəʊˈtɔːriəs/"]/, UK: /["/nəʊˈtɔːriəs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Notorious?
Use 'notorious' when referring to someone or something widely known for a negative reason. Avoid in positive contexts.
What CEFR level is Notorious?
"Notorious" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.