Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Known for something negative or bad.
Notorious
/nəʊˈtɔːriəs/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
The restaurant is notorious for its long wait times.
She's notorious in the industry for her unique fashion sense.
The park is notorious for pickpockets during summer events.
Etymology:
Originating from the Medieval Latin notorious, meaning well-known, which derives from notus, the past participle of the Latin verb noscere, meaning to know. Its use to denote a negative reputation began in the 17th century.
Usage Statistics:
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