Definition of INFAMY

infamy

Plural: infamies

Noun

  • The state of being well known for some bad quality or deed.
  • a state of extreme dishonor; - F.D.Roosevelt
    • "a date which will live in infamy"
  • evil fame or public reputation
  • The state of being infamous.
  • A reprehensible occurrence or situation.
  • A stigma attaching to a person's character that disqualifies them from being a witness.

Examples

  • To challenge a valid word without cause is to invite INFAMY among Scrabble players.

Origin / Etymology

From late Middle English infamie, from Old French infamie, from Latin īnfāmia (“infamy”), from īnfāmis (“infamous”), from in- (“not”) + fāma (“fame, renown”). Displaced native Old English unhlīsa (literally “bad fame”).

Synonyms

opprobrium

Antonyms

fame

Scrabble Score: 14

infamy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
infamy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
infamy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

infamy: valid Words With Friends Word