infamous
/ˈɪnfəməs/adjective
Having a bad reputation, disreputable; notoriously bad, unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something bad.
Example sentences
- “He was an infamous perjurer.”
- “This infamous deed tarnishes all involved.”
Featured as word of the day on March 20, 2027.
Related words
infantA very young human being, from birth to somewhere between six months and two years of age after birth, needing almost constant care and attention.inevitableSomething that is predictable, necessary, or cannot be avoided.infectionAn uncontrolled growth of harmful microorganisms in a host.inertiaThe property of a body that resists any change to its uniform motion; equivalent to its mass.inferTo introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence.ineptNot able to do something; not proficient; displaying incompetence.