Synonyms for ill-famed

Most common

notorious · infamous · nefarious · disreputable

All synonyms

Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Having a bad reputation.

Example sentences

• notorious Sharks are notorious for having a thirst for blood.
• infamous Sharks are infamous for their bloodthirsty natures.
• nefarious Nothing is more nefarious than hopelessness.
• disreputable Used car salesmen are a disreputable bunch.

By length

7 letters

nithing

8 letters

infamous³

9 letters

notorious⁴, nefarious⁴, niddering

12 letters

disreputable⁵

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (infamous³ = 3 syllables).