infamous

adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: in-fa-mous (3)

English Definition

Well known for some bad quality or deed.

Example Sentence

He was an infamous pirate.

US IPA /ˈɪn.fə.məs/

UK IPA /ˈɪn.fə.məs/

notorious disreputable ill-famed shameful

famous reputable honorable