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 port quickly became successful, attracting pirates, including the infamous Blackbeard, who used the island’s geography to launch surprise attacks on passing ships. —Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025

Bartman's actions were not rooted in malice, but the consequences, aftermath and imagery of him at that game is what has made the incident so infamous. —Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 17 Jan. 2025

And Westbrook’s infamous reputation as a 3-point shooter has been etched in scouting reports for years. —Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2025

Correa was a member of the infamous 2017 Houston Astros. —Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025