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notorious Antonyms

Opposite of notorious

Pinning down the opposite of notorious requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Famous or widely known, typically for some bad quality, unfavorable trait, or reprehensible deed.

Usage Example

"The coastal highway is unknown for its sharp turns and sudden patches of dense fog."

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unknown
obscure
Strong
esteemed
acclaimed
illustrious
celebrated
reputable
honorable
renowned

Similar words to notorious

Words similar to notorious shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

infamous
ill-famed
disreputable
scandalous
flagrant
opprobrious
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• Nearby Words

notionally
notions
notoriety
notorious
notoriously
notoriousness
notwithstanding

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Notorious. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/notorious
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