notorious

adjective

Of a person or entity: generally or widely known for something negative; infamous.

Generally or widely known; of common knowledge; famous or well-known.

Of an act, situation, etc.: blameworthy in an obvious and offensive way; blatant, flagrant.

Senses with an unfavourable connotation.

Senses with a favourable or neutral connotation.

(obsolete) Clear, evident, obvious.

(obsolete) Generally or widely knowable.

adverb

(obsolete) Synonym of notoriously.

Roots

nosconot- · Latin · know

Synonyms for notorious

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