notorious
Translation
notorious, infamous
Examples
The city is notorious for its traffic.
The city is notorious for its traffic.
He was a notorious criminal.
He was a notorious criminal.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) notorious ((for sth.)) to be famous for (sth. bad) The city is notorious for its traffic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: infamous, disreputable; Antonyms: famous, renowned
Etymology
From Latin `notorius` ('well-known'), from `notus` ('known'). The negative meaning developed later.
Memory Tips
Think 'notorious' for something 'noted' for a bad reason.