ill-famed

Thân thiện

The ill-famed pirate's ship was spotted near the coast.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having a widespread and typically unfavorable reputation; known for something bad or morally wrong: The word "ill-famed" describes a person, place, or thing that is widely recognized, but for negative reasons, often involving scandal, crime, or disrepute.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The ill-famed pirate was feared along the entire coast. (The pirate, known widely for his bad deeds, was feared.)
  • That ill-famed neighborhood was avoided by travelers at night. (That neighborhood had a widespread bad reputation.)
  • He became ill-famed for his corrupt business practices. (He became widely known in a negative way for his actions.)

Advanced Usage

• Used attributively (before a noun): "Ill-famed" is most commonly used directly before the noun it describes to emphasize its notorious quality.
  • The expedition ventured into the ill-famed valley.
• Used predictively (after a linking verb like 'be', 'become'): It can also follow a verb to describe the subject's state.
  • The ruler became increasingly ill-famed for his cruelty.

Variants and Related Words

• Notorious (adj.): A more common synonym, meaning famous or well-known, typically for some bad quality or deed.
• Infamous (adj.): Having an extremely bad reputation; well-known for a bad quality or act. ("Infamous" often implies a greater degree of negative fame than "ill-famed".)
• Ill-reputed (adj.): Having a bad reputation; similar in meaning to "ill-famed".

Synonyms

• Notorious
• Infamous
• Disreputable
• Scandalous

Antonyms

• Renowned (known widely and favorably)
• Famous (known widely, often neutrally or positively)
• Esteemed (held in high respect)
• Reputable (having a good reputation)

Notes on Meaning

• "Ill-famed" vs. "Famous": While "famous" means widely known, "ill-famed" specifies that this widespread knowledge is for negative reasons. It carries a strong negative connotation.
• Scope of Use: It can be applied to people (e.g., criminals, tyrants), places (e.g., dangerous districts, prisons), events, or even periods in history known for negative traits.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. known widely and usually unfavorably;
   • a notorious gangster
   • the tenderloin district was notorious for vice
   • the infamous Benedict Arnold

Từ đồng nghĩa

• infamous
• notorious