Synonyms of infamous

infamous

adjective

ˈin-fə-məs 

as in notorious

not respectable

the infamous criminal who remains known only by the moniker of "Jack the Ripper"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• notorious
• shady
• criminal
• immoral
• disgraceful
• shameful
• ignominious
• disreputable
• shoddy
• bad
• discreditable
• dishonorable
• opprobrious
• shy
• low
• louche
• dirty
• vile
• vicious
• unrespectable
• wicked
• corrupt
• sordid
• evil
• unethical
• seamy
• unsavory
• nefarious
• wrong
• villainous
• despicable
• detestable
• mean
• miserable
• rotten
• contemptible
• iniquitous
• base
• sinful
• wretched
• inglorious
• unrighteous
• reprehensible
• perverted
• depraved
• blameworthy
• debauched
• degenerate
• dissolute
• censurable
• loose
• blamable
• libertine
• debased
• gamy
• reprobate
• gamey

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• honorable
• reputable
• respectable
• moral
• good
• noble
• prestigious
• righteous
• decent
• ethical
• just
• honest
• legal
• esteemed
• reputed
• upright
• permitted
• principled
• respected
• authorized
• permissible
• licensed
• proper
• endorsed
• approved
• correct
• exemplary
• upstanding
• clean
• sanctioned
• decorous
• creditable
• commendable
• blameless
• seemly
• indorsed
• guiltless

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of infamous

The David Zaslav-run Warner Bros Discovery has been infamous for cuts, but the departures of Goldstine and Cripps is pretty rattling, prompting WTF reactions from rival executives around town. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025

Enron, the company infamous for its massive accounting scandal and eventual collapse, hasn’t made a comeback. —Leslie Katz, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025

Trudeau is most infamous for his heavy handed response to the Freedom Convoy, a wildly popular citizens revolt against his government's COVID authoritarianism. —Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025

The big picture: Trump's appeal was unveiled the same day Congress is set to certify the results of the 2024 presidential election — and on the anniversary of the infamous Jan. 6 riot, when a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol. —Avery Lotz, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025