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 infamous Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream is also known as Robin Goodfellow. — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 24 Sep. 2026

But unlike the infamous Colombian kingpin, who flooded American cities with cocaine in the 1970s and ‘80s, there is little evidence to show Marset ever moved any product to the United States. — Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

During the episode, spirits of some of the most infamous American serial killers who previously checked into the hotel return to celebrate their crimes. — Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2026

The haughtiness and audacity of RHONY set a precedent for future cities, making the infamous season nine Gangster Lunch an obvious scene to recreate. — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026