Synonyms of infamous

infamous

adjective

ˈin-fə-məs 

as in notorious

not respectable

the infamous criminal who remains known only by the moniker of "Jack the Ripper"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• notorious
• shady
• criminal
• immoral
• disgraceful
• shameful
• ignominious
• disreputable
• shoddy
• bad
• discreditable
• dishonorable
• opprobrious
• shy
• low
• dirty
• louche
• vile
• vicious
• unrespectable
• wicked
• corrupt
• sordid
• evil
• unethical
• seamy
• unsavory
• wrong
• nefarious
• despicable
• villainous
• detestable
• mean
• miserable
• rotten
• contemptible
• base
• iniquitous
• sinful
• wretched
• inglorious
• unrighteous
• reprehensible
• perverted
• depraved
• blameworthy
• degenerate
• debauched
• dissolute
• loose
• debased
• censurable
• libertine
• blamable
• reprobate
• gamy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• honorable
• reputable
• respectable
• moral
• good
• noble
• prestigious
• righteous
• decent
• ethical
• just
• honest
• legal
• esteemed
• reputed
• upright
• permitted
• principled
• respected
• authorized
• permissible
• licensed
• proper
• endorsed
• approved
• correct
• exemplary
• clean
• upstanding
• sanctioned
• decorous
• creditable
• commendable
• blameless
• seemly
• guiltless

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of infamous

The judge overseeing the murder retrial for Antolin Garcia Torres in the infamous 2012 disappearance and presumed death of Sierra LaMar wants a jury to start hearing evidence in October and to have a verdict by Thanksgiving. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

What follows are dozens of examples of how those whose names are familiar (or aren’t) and legendary (or infamous) for their actions while representing the state have been embraced (or renounced) by the rest of the country and beyond. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

The plot line marked one of the show’s most infamous love triangles. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026

Her death remains one of the nation's most infamous unsolved murder cases, with no one ever charged. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026