notorious

notorious — adjective

1. widely known in a negative way because of a bad quality, unpleasant behaviour, o

1.形容詞C1
釋義

widely known in a negative way because of a bad quality, unpleasant behaviour, or involvement in something harmful

例句

The prison housed some of the country's most notorious gang leaders.

attributive use: notorious + noun for describing a person or group

Anna's old apartment building was notorious for having no heating in winter.

pattern: be + notorious + for + gerund

同義詞
  • infamous

    stronger than 'notorious'; suggests moral disgrace or evil rather than simply a bad reputation

  • ill-famed

    more formal and less common alternative; identical in meaning to 'notorious'

  • scandalous

    focuses on the shocking or disgraceful nature of the reason for being known

反義詞
  • reputable

    describes someone or something with a good reputation, the opposite of having a bad one

  • esteemed

    highly regarded and respected, the positive counterpart to 'notorious'

文法句型

notorious + noun

be + notorious + for + noun/gerund

become + notorious + after + event

用法筆記

Frequently followed by 'for + noun or gerund' to specify the reason for the bad reputation. Unlike 'famous', which can be neutral or positive, 'notorious' always carries a negative judgment about the person, place, or thing described.

常見錯誤

❌The chef is notorious for her amazing desserts.
✅The chef is famous for her amazing desserts.
💡'notorious' should only be used for negative qualities, not positive ones.
❌He became notorious after winning the gold medal.
✅He became famous after winning the gold medal.
💡use 'famous' for achievements and awards; reserve 'notorious' for bad reputations.