Notorious

Part of speech: adjective (a.)

Generally known and talked of by the public; universally believed to be true; manifest to the world; evident; -- usually in an unfavorable sense; as, a notorious thief; a notorious crime or vice. Your goodness, Since you provoke me, shall be most notorious. Shak.

Synonyms: Distinguished; remarkable; conspicuous; celebrated; noted; famous; renowned. No*to"ri*ous*ly, adv. No*to"ri*ous*ness, n.