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infamous
adjective
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Divide infamous into syllables:

in · fa · mous

How to pronounce infamous:

Definition of infamous:

infamous (adjective):
well-known for something bad
known widely and usually unfavorably; .
having a reputation of the worst kind notoriously evil

Synonyms for infamous:

abominable
atrocious
bad
base
criminal
detestable
discreditable
disgraceful
dishonorable
dishonourable
disreputable
egregious
flagitious
hateful
heinous
ignominious
ill-famed
immoral
iniquitous
loathsome
monstrous
nefarious
notorious
odious
opprobrious
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Antonyms for infamous:

above board
acceptable
acclaimed
admirable
angelic
anti-corruption
aristocratic
attractive
blameless
celebrated
chaste
chivalrous
clean
conscientious
conscionable
copper-bottomed
creditable
decent
dependable
dignified
distinguished
eminent
established
esteemed
estimable
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