notorious
/nəˈtɔːriəs/
no · to · ri · ous
nə · ˈtɔː · ri · əs
English Definition
adj. famous for something bad
Significado en Español
notorio, famoso
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。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “notorious”:
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A
infamous
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B
esteemed
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C
respected
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D
admired
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A — infamous.
“notorious” means adj. famous for something bad
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ pirate was feared and hated all along the rocky coast.
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A
notorious
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B
beloved
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C
respected
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D
honorable
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A — notorious.
“notorious” means adj. famous for something bad
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 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
