notorious

no·to·ri·ous

adjective \nō-ˈtȯr-ē-əs, nə-\

Definition of NOTORIOUS

: generally known and talked of; especially : widely and unfavorably known

Examples of NOTORIOUS

1. The coach is notorious for his violent outbursts.
2. <a notorious mastermind of terrorist activities>

Origin of NOTORIOUS

Medieval Latin notorius, from Late Latin notorium information, indictment, from Latin noscere to come to know — more at know

First Known Use: 1534

Related to NOTORIOUS

Synonyms

discreditable, disgraceful, dishonorable, ignominious, infamous, louche, disreputable, opprobrious, shady, shameful, shoddy, shy, unrespectable

Antonyms

honorable, reputable, respectable

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 (or 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 (also indorsed), sanctioned; clean, correct, decorous, exemplary, proper, seemly; blameless, commendable, creditable, guiltless

See Synonym Discussion at famous

Rhymes with NOTORIOUS

arboreous, censorious, inglorious, laborious, sartorius, uproarious, uxorious, vainglorious