Main Entry: in·fa·mous

Pronunciation: \ˈin-fə-məs\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin infamis, from in- + fama fame

Date: 14th century

1 : having a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil <an infamous traitor>
2 : causing or bringing infamy : disgraceful <an infamous crime>
3 : convicted of an offense bringing infamy

— in·fa·mous·ly adverb