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notorious

1 of 1adjective
/noʊˈtɔriəs/
Forms:more notorious,most notorious
1

widely known for something negative or unfavorable

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  • The city is notorious for its heavy traffic.
  • He is a notorious criminal with a long history of theft.
  • That street is notorious for being dangerous at night.
  • She became notorious after the scandal was made public.
  • The restaurant is notorious for poor service.