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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
adj
Having a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious; unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something scornful.
anrüchig
adj
Having a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious; unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something scornful.
verrufen
adj
Having a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious; unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something scornful.
entehrend
adj
Having a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious; unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something scornful.
berühmt-berüchtigt
adj
Having a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious; unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something scornful.
ehrlos
adj
Having a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious; unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something scornful.
abscheulich
adj
Causing infamy; disgraceful.
schändlich
adj
Causing infamy; disgraceful.

What does "infamous" mean?

  1. adjective Well known for something bad; having a very bad reputation.
    "He was an infamous traitor."
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infamous in a sentence

  • He was an infamous traitor.
  • She is infamous for perjury.

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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.
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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