notorious

//nəˈtɔːriəs//
B2Frequency Level 10Neutral
Visual representation of notorious

Adjective

notoriousCanonical form
more notoriousComparative
most notoriousSuperlative
1

Famous or well-known, typically for some bad quality or deed.

The city is notorious for its high crime rate.

2

Widely and unfavorably known; having a bad reputation.

The notorious criminal was finally caught by the police.