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infamous meaning in Hindi

कुख्यात kukhyāt

/ˈɪn.fə.məs/

infamous in Hindi: कुख्यात (kukhyāt), अपमानजनक (apmānajnak). In English, infamous means having a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious; unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something scornful.

Hindi words for infamous

having a bad reputation
कुख्यात kukhyāt
disgraceful — see also disgraceful, scandalous
अपमानजनक apmānajnak

English meaning of infamous

  1. adjective Having a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious; unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something scornful.
  2. adjective Causing infamy; disgraceful.
  3. adjective 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. adjective Punishable by death or imprisonment.

Full definition of infamous

infamous in a sentence

  • He was an infamous traitor.
  • She is infamous for perjury.
  • This infamous deed tarnishes all involved.

Synonyms of infamous

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Questions about infamous in Hindi

What is the meaning of infamous in Hindi?
Infamous in Hindi is कुख्यात (kukhyāt), अपमानजनक (apmānajnak).
infamous का हिंदी में क्या अर्थ है?
Infamous: कुख्यात (kukhyāt), अपमानजनक (apmānajnak).
What does infamous mean in English?
Infamous means having a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious; unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something scornful.

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