notorious
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i adjective
1.
widely and unfavorably known: a notorious gambler. Synonyms: infamous, egregious, outrageous, arrant, flagrant, disreputable.
2.
publicly or generally known, as for a particular trait: a newspaper that is notorious for its sensationalism. Synonyms: notable, renowned, celebrated, prominent, conspicuous, famous, widely known.
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notorious (nəʊˈtɔːrɪəs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | well-known for some bad or unfavourable quality, deed, etc; infamous |
| 2. | rare generally known or widely acknowledged |
| [C16: from Medieval Latin notōrius well-known, from nōtus known, from noscere to know] | |
| notoriety | |
| —n | |
| no'toriousness | |
| —n | |
| no'toriously | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
notorious
1540s, "publicly known," from M.L. notorius "well-known, commonly known," from L. notus "known," pp. of noscere "come to know" (see know). Negative connotation arose 17c. from frequent association with derogatory nouns.
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Example sentences
Wright buildings are notorious for their maintenance difficulties.
It's only from above or behind that the now notorious bald spot is visible.
He didn't lose a single game in his five matches here and kept his notorious temper in check.
What's more, governments are notorious for their bad timing.
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