Definition

Noun: - The state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality; notoriety. This refers to a widespread and typically negative reputation, often resulting from disgraceful or criminal behavior.

Usage

The term "ill fame" is a formal and somewhat archaic noun used to describe a person's or place's bad reputation. It emphasizes that the subject is widely known, but for negative reasons. It is often used in legal, historical, or literary contexts.

Examples

• The neighborhood fell into ill fame after a series of violent crimes.
• He achieved ill fame for his fraudulent schemes.
• The tavern was a place of ill fame, frequented by thieves and gamblers.

Advanced Usage

• "House of ill fame": A dated euphemism for a brothel.
  • The old building was once a house of ill fame.

Variants and Related Words

• Infamy (noun): The state of being well known for a bad quality or deed; extreme ill fame. ()
• Notoriety (noun): The state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deed. ()

Synonyms

• Notoriety
• Disrepute
• Infamy
• Disgrace
• Shame

Antonyms

• Good repute
• Honor
• Esteem
• Respectability

Noun

1. the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality