infamous in German
infamous in German is berüchtigt, anrüchig, verrufen — infamous means well known for something bad; having a very bad reputation.
infamous in German
berüchtigt
Having a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious; unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something scornful.
anrüchig
Having a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious; unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something scornful.
verrufen
Having a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious; unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something scornful.
entehrend
Having a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious; unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something scornful.
berühmt-berüchtigt
Having a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious; unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something scornful.
ehrlos
Having a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious; unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something scornful.
abscheulich
Causing infamy; disgraceful.
schändlich
Causing infamy; disgraceful.
What does "infamous" mean?
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adjective Well known for something bad; having a very bad reputation.
"The prison became infamous for its brutal conditions."
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infamous in a sentence
- The prison became infamous for its brutal conditions.
- He is infamous among fans for walking off stage mid-concert.
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What is "infamous" in German?
"infamous" in German is berüchtigt, anrüchig, verrufen. infamous means: Well known for something bad; having a very bad reputation.
How do you use "infamous" in a sentence?
Example: "The prison became infamous for its brutal conditions." In German, "infamous" is berüchtigt, anrüchig, verrufen.
Are there other ways to say "infamous" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "infamous": berüchtigt, anrüchig, verrufen, entehrend, berühmt-berüchtigt, ehrlos.
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