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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.

Synonyms

  • Infamous
  • Notorious
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