notorious

adj.臭名昭著的,

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
notorious (adjective)
generally known and talked of , especially widely and unfavorably known famous
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
notorious (adjective)
1.
not respectable
SYNONYMS:
discreditable, disgraceful, dishonorable, ignominious, infamous, louche, notorious, opprobrious, shady, shameful, shoddy, shy, unrespectable
RELATED WORDS:
bad, criminal, immoral, seamy, sordid, unethical, unsavory, wicked; base, contemptible, despicable, detestable, dirty, low, mean, miserable, vile, wretched; black, evil, iniquitous, nefarious, rotten, sinful, unrighteous, vicious, villainous, wrong; blamable, blameworthy, censurable, inglorious, reprehensible; corrupt, debased, debauched, degenerate, depraved, dissolute, gamy ( gamey), libertine, loose, perverted, reprobate
NEAR ANTONYMS:
decent, ethical, good, honest, just, moral, noble, principled, righteous, upright, upstanding; esteemed, prestigious, reputed, respected; authorized, legal, licensed, permissible, permitted; approved, endorsed ( indorsed), sanctioned; clean, correct, decorous, exemplary, proper, seemly; blameless, commendable, creditable, guiltless
honorable, reputable, respectable
notorious (adjective)
2.
widely known
SYNONYMS:
big-name, celebrated, famed, noted, notorious, prominent, renowned, star, visible, well-known
RELATED WORDS:
fabled, fabulous, legendary; infamous; distinguished, eminent, exceptional, great, illustrious, leading, notable, noteworthy, outstanding, preeminent, prestigious, remarkable, supereminent, superior; important, significant; acknowledged, recognized, respected; favorite, popular, preferred; estimable, honorable, reputable, respectable; formidable, redoubtable
NEAR ANTONYMS:
insignificant, unimportant; inconspicuous; undistinguished, unexceptional; unpopular
anonymous, nameless, obscure, uncelebrated, unfamous, unknown, unsung
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