The difference between Infamous and Notorious

When used as adjectives, infamous means having a bad reputation, disreputable, whereas notorious means widely known, especially for something negative.


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  1. Infamous as an adjective:

    Having a bad reputation, disreputable; notoriously bad, unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something bad.

    Examples:

    "He was an infamous traitor."

    "He was an infamous perjurer."

  2. Infamous as an adjective:

    Causing infamy; disgraceful.

    Examples:

    "This infamous deed tarnishes all involved."

  3. Infamous as an adjective (UK, historical):

    Subject to a judicial punishment that deprived the infamous person of certain rights; this included a prohibition against holding public office, exercising the franchise, receiving a public pension, serving on a jury, or giving testimony in a court of law.

  1. Notorious as an adjective:

    Widely known, especially for something negative; infamous.

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