Ill-famed (Adjective)
Meaning
Known widely and usually unfavorably; "a notorious gangster"; "the tenderloin district was notorious for vice"; "the infamous Benedict Arnold".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company's ill-famed business practices had led to a long history of customer complaints and lawsuits.
- As the ill-famed city's most corrupt politician, he was known for lining his own pockets with taxpayer money.
- The ill-famed restaurant was shut down due to numerous health code violations and poor customer reviews.
- The old, ill-famed mansion had been abandoned for decades due to rumors of paranormal activity.
- Her ill-famed behavior as a celebrity made her a frequent topic of discussion in the tabloids.