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notorious

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /noʊˈtɔriəs/ · UK /nəʊˈtɔːriəs/

notorious means: Widely known because of something bad.

adjective

BADLY FAMOUSB2

Widely known because of something bad.

  • He was a notorious thief.
  • The road is notorious for accidents.
  • They arrested the city’s most notorious gang leader.

How to use it: notorious for something (The company is notorious for poor customer service.)

Similar words: infamous

Common phrases: notorious criminal, notorious for something, notorious gangster

Questions about notorious

What does notorious mean?

Widely known because of something bad.

What is notorious in other languages?

Türkçe: kötü şöhretli · Español: tristemente célebre · Français: tristement célèbre · Deutsch: berüchtigt · Italiano: famigerato · 日本語: 悪名高い

How do you pronounce notorious?

In American English /noʊˈtɔriəs/; in British English /nəʊˈtɔːriəs/.

How do you use notorious in a sentence?

He was a notorious thief. The road is notorious for accidents.

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