infamous

adjective/ˈɪnfəməs/CEFR B2

কুখ্যাত

Meaning

Well known for something bad.

Example sentences

  • The junction is infamous for accidents.মোড়টি দুর্ঘটনার জন্য কুখ্যাত।
  • He became infamous overnight.রাতারাতি সে কুখ্যাত হয়ে উঠল।

A common mistake

Tagore is an infamous poet.Tagore is a famous poet.

Infamous is not a stronger famous; it means famous for something bad. Note also that it is said IN-fəməs, not in-FAY-mous.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: notorious

Similar words, and what each means

  • notorious

    কুখ্যাত

    Famous for something bad or undesirable.

Other English words for “কুখ্যাত

  • notorious

    Famous for something bad or undesirable.

  • disreputable

    Not respected, and thought likely to be dishonest.

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “infamous” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • সম্ভাব্য
    • সতর্ক, সাবধানী
    • কুখ্যাত
    • গোয়েন্দা-কাহিনির মতো, রহস্যে ঘেরা
    Show the answer

    কুখ্যাতinfamous (adjective) — কুখ্যাত. Well known for something bad.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “infamous”?

    • indecipherable
    • hardworking
    • notorious
    • similar
    Show the answer

    notoriousnotorious — কুখ্যাত. Famous for something bad or undesirable.

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