Infamous
adjAntonymSSC PYQ × 5/ˈɪnfəməs/ · इन्फ़मस
Meaning
Well known for something bad
हिंदी अर्थ
कुख्यात, बुरे कारण से प्रसिद्ध
Synonyms · पर्यायवाची
Antonyms · विलोम
FamousReputable
Example sentences
That crossing is infamous for accidents.
He became infamous after one article.
Daily use: Wo mod accidents ke liye infamous hai.
Word forms
Infamy nInfamous adjInfamously adv
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Memory trick · Prashant Sir
In + famous, पर इसका अर्थ अनजान नहीं। Infamous बहुत मशहूर है, पर बुरे काम के लिए — बदनाम। Notorious इसका साथी।
IN + FAMOUS, but the 'in' does not make it 'unknown'. An infamous person is very well known, only for something bad: बदनाम. Notorious is its partner.
Exam note
Synonym: notorious, disreputable। Antonym: reputable, renowned। Trap: infamous का अर्थ unknown नहीं।
Synonyms: notorious, disreputable, scandalous; antonyms: famous, reputable, renowned. Trap: infamous never means unknown.