Meaning
Infamous refers to being well-known for a negative or disgraceful quality, action, or characteristic, often implying a degree of notoriety that is widely recognized and carries a moral judgment.
💡 While "infamous" denotes notoriety, it is important to distinguish it from "famous," which carries a positive connotation; misuse can occur when the negative implications of "infamous" are overlooked.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
returned
to
the
small
bookshop
on
the
corner
because
its
window
display
always
stirred
a
nostalgic
feeling
.
Inside
the
shop
,
shelves
were
tightly
packed
and
the
owner
moved
with
unhurried
care
among
familiar
titles
.
Everyone
still
mentioned
the
infamous
narrow
staircase
that
creaked
whenever
someone
climbed
it
,
a
quirk
visitors
recounted
with
a
fond
smile
.
During
my
visit
the
owner
explained
how
a
modest
renovation
had
preserved
the
old
wood
while
improving
safety
,
which
only
reinforced
the
shop's
gentle
reputation
.
I
bought
a
short
novel
,
paid
with
a
few
coins
,
and
lingered
by
the
door
listening
to
the
low
murmur
of
customers
trading
recommendations
.
Common Phrases
infamous for
infamous incident
infamous figure
Synonyms
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