Definition of Notorious

known for unpopular or unflattering reasons

Examples of Notorious in a sentence

The singer is notorious for wearing clothes that are way too revealing.  🔊

Because John loves to party, he is only visiting universities that have a notorious history of throwing wild parties.  🔊

Unfortunately, one of the country’s most notorious criminals is being paroled today.  🔊

Many tourists avoid the area because it is notorious for crime.  🔊

During the war, the rebels were notorious for killing women and children.  🔊

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