Definition of "infamous" in English

adjective

1. Having a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious; unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something scornful.

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

2. Causing infamy; disgraceful.

   • This infamous deed tarnishes all involved.

3. (UK, historical, of a person) Subject to a judicial punishment depriving (the person) of certain rights (e.g. the rights to hold public office, exercise the franchise, receive a public pension, serve on a jury, or give testimony in a court of law).

4. (archaic, of a crime) Punishable by death or imprisonment.