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notorious

/nəˈtɔːriəs/
no · to · ri · ous nə · ˈtɔː · ri · əs
English Definition
adj. famous for something bad
中文释义
臭名昭著的
Significado en Español
notorio, famoso
한국어 뜻
악명 높은, 유명한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khét tiếng, tai tiếng
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Example Sentence

The area is notorious for traffic jams.

这个地区因交通堵塞而臭名昭著。

Synonyms
infamous disreputable ill-famed
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “notorious”:

  1. A respected
  2. B esteemed
  3. C infamous
  4. D admired
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C — infamous. “notorious” means adj. famous for something bad

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ pirate was feared and hated all along the rocky coast.

  1. A notorious
  2. B beloved
  3. C respected
  4. D honorable
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A — notorious. “notorious” means adj. famous for something bad

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Common questions about “notorious”

What does “notorious” mean?

notorious — adj. famous for something bad. In Chinese: 臭名昭著的.

How do you pronounce “notorious”?

notorious is pronounced /nəˈtɔːriəs/. It breaks into 4 syllables: no · to · ri · ous.

How do you use “notorious” in a sentence?

The area is notorious for traffic jams. (这个地区因交通堵塞而臭名昭著。)

What are synonyms for “notorious”?

infamous, disreputable, ill-famed — all close in meaning to notorious (adj. famous for something bad).

Is “notorious” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. notorious appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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