Famous vs. Infamous

Famous vs. Infamous — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Famous and Infamous

Famousadjective

Well known.

Infamousadjective

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

He was an infamous traitor.He was an infamous perjurer.

Famousadjective

In the public eye.

Some people are only famous within their city.

Infamousadjective

Causing infamy; disgraceful.

This infamous deed tarnishes all involved.

Famousverb

To make famous; to bring renown to.

Infamousadjective

Subject to a judicial punishment that deprived the infamous person of certain rights; this included a prohibition against holding public office, exercising the franchise, receiving a public pension, serving on a jury, or giving testimony in a court of law.

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Famousadjective

widely known and esteemed;

a famous actora celebrated musiciana famed scientistan illustrious judgea notable historiana renowned painter

Infamousadjective

having an exceedingly bad reputation;

a notorious gangsterthe tenderloin district was notorious for vice