Infamous Synonyms and Antonyms

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Synonyms for Infamous

notorious
Widely but unfavorably known or talked about
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odious
The definition of odious is something that is extremely unpleasant or hated.
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base
The definition of base is something that forms a foundation.
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well-known
Widely or generally known; famous or notorious
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ill-famed
Having a bad reputation
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vile
Disgusting; repulsive:
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shocking
Highly offensive to good taste, propriety, etc.; extremely revolting
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common
Unrefined or coarse in manner; vulgar:
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abhorrent
The definition of abhorrent is something that is disgusting or hated.
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abominable
Worthy of, or causing, abhorrence, as a thing of evil omen; odious in the utmost degree; very hateful; detestable; loathsome; execrable. [first attested around 1150 to 1350]
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antipathetic
Opposed in nature or character; antagonistic:
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contemptible
(Obs.) Contemptuous
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despicable
Deserving to be despised; contemptible
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filthy
Very unpleasant or disagreeable.
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foul
(Archaic) Ugly; unattractive.
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lousy
The definition of lousy is something poorly done, disgusting or gross.
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low
Despicable; lacking dignity; vulgar.
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mean
Ignoble; base:
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nasty
Mean or spiteful:
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nefarious
Very wicked; villainous; iniquitous
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obnoxious
(Originally) Exposed or liable to injury, evil, or harm
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repugnant
Arousing disgust or aversion; offensive or repulsive:
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rotten
The definition of rotten is someone or something extremely bad, corrupt, spoiled, unpleasant or decaying.
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shabby
Showing much wear; ragged; threadbare
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wretched
Characterized by or attended with misery or woe:
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atrocious
Very cruel, evil, brutal, etc.
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corrupt
The definition of corrupt is dishonest or deteriorated.
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degenerate
(Mathematics) A degenerate case is a limiting case in which a class of object changes its nature so as to belong to another, usually simpler, class.
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dishonorable
Lacking integrity; unprincipled.
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disreputable
Not fit to be seen; dirty, shabby, etc.
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evil
Characterized by or indicating future misfortune; ominous:
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execrable
Extremely inferior; very bad:
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hateful
Nasty, unpleasant, objectionable, etc.
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heinous
Outrageously evil or wicked; abominable
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ignominious
Characterized by or bringing on ignominy; shameful; dishonorable; disgraceful
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inglorious
(Now Rare) Without glory; not famous; little-known
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miscreant
Lacking in conscience or moral principles; unscrupulous.
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obloquial
Bad
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opprobrious
Expressing contemptuous reproach; scornful or abusive:
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scandalous
The definition of scandalous is a morally shocking or indecent person, thing or action, or something that hurts a person's reputation.
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shady
Casting shade:
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villainous
Very bad, disagreeable, or objectionable
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abasement
The state of being abased or humbled; humiliation. [Mid 16th century]
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ignominy
An instance or source of this:
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infamy
Infamy is defined as notoriety, or a reputation of bad behavior.
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obloquy
Ill repute, disgrace, or infamy resulting from this
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odium
Hatred or distaste for, accompanied by contempt or disgust.
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opprobrium
Opprobrium is a shameful act or the disgrace of a shameful act.
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Antonyms for Infamous

reputable
The definition of reputable is someone or something that is considered good or reliable.
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virtuous
Full of virtue, having excellent moral character.
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good
Able to be depended on for the discharge of obligations incurred; of unimpaired credit.
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righteous
Acting in a just, upright manner; doing what is right; virtuous
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pure
(Philosophy) Free of empirical elements:
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moral
Conforming to standards of what is right or just in behavior; virtuous:
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perfect
Fitting its definition precisely.
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innocent
Knowing no evil
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principled
Having principles, as of conduct
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respectable
Of moderately good quality:
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dignified
Having or showing dignity or stateliness
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Words Related to Infamous

wicked
(Slang) Strikingly good, effective, or skillful:
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offensive
Of, relating to, or designed for attack:
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shameful
Bringing or causing shame or disgrace; disgraceful
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knowledge
Known widely and unfavorably
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famous
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legendary
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famed
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eponymous
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famously
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  • His adopted son was the infamous Nana Sahib.

  • Inflamed with lust, they made infamous proposals to her, and when repulsed they brought against her a false charge of adultery.

  • There followed the infamous final words, "Sleeping, just sleeping."

  • Aveeno was a mere science experiment back in 1945 when Albert and Sidney Musher got creative and mixed 100 percent colloidal oatmeal with other century old remedies to create the infamous Aveeno skin care Soothing Bath Treatment.

  • An English clergyman named William Jackson, a man of infamous notoriety who had long lived in France, where he had imbibed revolutionary opinions, came to Ireland to nogotiate between the French committee of public safety and the United Irishmen.

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