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Notorious

Adjective

1. Widely and unfavorably known or talked about for something bad.

Example sentences:

• The city's most notorious criminal was finally captured.
• He gained a notorious reputation for his fraudulent activities.

Adjective

2. Infamous; having a bad reputation.

Example sentences:

• The band's notorious behavior on tour shocked their fans.
• Despite his notorious past, he managed to rebuild his life.

Adverb

1. Used to emphasize the negative consequence of an action.

Example sentences:

• The accident will notoriusly delay our arrival by at least two hours.
• You should never, but notoriusly, ignore your responsibilities.

Noun

1. A person widely known for their negative actions or behavior.

Example sentences:

• The mob boss was a notorious in the criminal underworld.
• The controversial artist became a notorious among art critics.

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