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notorious Synonyms

Another word for notorious

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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 infamous for its sharp turns and sudden patches of dense fog."

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infamous
ill-famed
Strong
disreputable
scandalous
flagrant
opprobrious

Opposites of notorious

The opposite of notorious shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unknown
obscure
illustrious
esteemed
acclaimed
reputable
celebrated
renowned
See all opposites of notorious

• Nearby Words

notions
notocactus
notoriety
notorious
notoriously
notoriousness
nottaway

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