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Definition of infamous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Is infamous the opposite of famous? Infamous is not the opposite of famous. It does not mean "not famous" or "exceptionally famous." It means "having a reputation of the worst kind."

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5 days agoΒ Β· infamous (comparative more infamous, superlative most infamous) Having a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious; unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something scornful.

Infamous people or things are well-known because of something bad. He was infamous for his anti-feminist attitudes.

INFAMOUS definition: 1. famous for something considered bad: 2. famous for something considered bad: 3. well known for…. Learn more.

Infamous definition: Having an exceedingly bad reputation; notorious.

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