Dictionary entryCEFR C1adjective

notorious

IPA pronunciation: /nəʊˈtɔːriəs/

Listen to the pronunciation

Russian meaning

пользующийся дурной славой

English definition

Famous for something bad or negative.

Example

The area is notorious for its high crime rate.

Collocations

notorious criminal
notorious for
notorious case
notorious reputation

This is learning content written for DET preparation, not an official dictionary entry. Check a current dictionary or the institution's policy when precision matters.

Explore the dictionary

Definitions, IPA, Russian meanings, examples and collocations.

All words Practice