notorious
famous or well known for something bad
Word origin: From Latin notus, known.
Notorious in a sentence
Here are example sentences showing notorious in a sentence.
The neighborhood was notorious for its high crime rate.
The pass became notorious among climbers for sudden storms that had trapped several expeditions.
Using “notorious” well
Notorious means widely known for something bad, carrying a clearly negative judgment. Do not use it as a neutral synonym for famous, which lacks the disreputable implication.
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