infamous

famigerato

Molto conosciuto per qualcosa di cattivo o scandaloso.

In inglese semplice: Well known because of something bad or shocking.

• He was an infamous criminal.
• The town became infamous for corruption.
• She wrote about one of history’s most infamous trials.

Come si usa: infamous for something (The prison was infamous for its cruel conditions.)

Sinonimi: notorious

Espressioni comuni: infamous criminal, infamous for something, infamous prison

infame, vergognoso

Tanto cattivo o disonesto da far vergognare le persone coinvolte.

In inglese semplice: So bad or dishonest that it brings shame to the people involved.

• It was an infamous betrayal.
• They condemned his infamous treatment of the prisoners.
• Such an infamous act deserves public condemnation.

Sinonimi: disgraceful, shameful

Contrari: honourable

Espressioni comuni: infamous deed, infamous act, infamous betrayal