March 5, 2026
notorious
/nəʊˈtɔːɹɪəs/adjective
Famous for a bad reason; well known for something people disapprove of.
Example sentences
- “This junction is notorious for accidents during rush hour.”
- “The notorious gangster spent twenty years in prison.”
Always unfavourable: a criminal is notorious, a hero is famous. Using it as plain 'famous' invites misreading.