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notorious

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of notorious

1 not respectable
  • a notorious mastermind of criminal activities
Synonyms of notorious

discreditable, disgraceful, dishonorable, disreputable, ignominious, infamous, shady, shameful, shoddy, shy, unrespectable
Words Related to notorious

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

corrupt, debased, debauched, degenerate, depraved, dissolute, gamy (or gamey), libertine, loose, perverted, reprobate
Near Antonyms of notorious

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
Antonyms of notorious

honorable, reputable, respectable
2 widely known
  • a book signing for a notorious author of tell-all celebrity biographies
Synonyms of notorious

big-name, celebrated, famed, famous, noted, prominent, renowned, star, visible, well-known
Words Related to notorious

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
Near Antonyms of notorious

insignificant, unimportant

inconspicuous

undistinguished, unexceptional

unpopular
Antonyms of notorious

anonymous, nameless, obscure, uncelebrated, unfamous, unknown, unsung

Synonym Discussion of notorious

famous, renowned, celebrated, noted, notorious, distinguished, eminent, illustrious mean known far and wide. famous implies little more than the fact of being, sometimes briefly, widely and popularly known.
    • a famous actress
renowned implies more glory and acclamation.
    • one of the most renowned figures in sports history
celebrated implies notice and attention especially in print.
    • the most celebrated beauty of her day
noted suggests well-deserved public attention.
    • the noted mystery writer
notorious frequently adds to famous an implication of questionableness or evil.
    • a notorious gangster
distinguished implies acknowledged excellence or superiority.
    • a distinguished scientist who won the Nobel Prize
eminent implies even greater prominence for outstanding quality or character.
    • the country's most eminent writers
illustrious stresses enduring honor and glory attached to a deed or person.
    • illustrious war heroes

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