Is infamous the opposite of famous? Infamous is not the opposite of famous. It does not mean "not famous" or "exceptionally famous." It means "having a reputation of the worst kind."

INFAMOUS definition: 1. famous for something considered bad: 2. famous for something considered bad: 3. well known for…. Learn more.

2 days ago · infamous (comparative more infamous, superlative most infamous) Having a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious; unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something …

INFAMOUS definition: having an extremely bad reputation. See examples of infamous used in a sentence.

Definition of infamous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Famous typically carries the meaning of “widely known,” and is often used in a positive manner; infamous, on the other hand, has a negative set of meanings, such as “having a reputation of …

(Definition of infamous from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)