notorious
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But the young Tennyson was more famous, indeed notorious, for not publishing.
She was also aware that the highly competitive daytime talk show arena had been a notorious minefield for several top stars, leading to quick failure.
From Los Angeles Times
But Karachi, home to more than 20 million, is especially notorious for poor construction, illegal extensions, ageing infrastructure, overcrowding, and lax enforcement of building regulations.
From Barron's
But there was one thing they all knew about the 18-year-old national champion from Moscow: She was coached by a notorious figure known in Russia as the “Snow Queen.”
The author and TV personality appears throughout, providing commentary on his neighborhood’s most notorious event and leading haunted-house tours of Old Louisville.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
