Famous vs. Notorious

Famousadjective

Well known.

Famousadjective

In the public eye.

Famousverb

To make famous; to bring renown to.

Famousadjective

Celebrated in fame or public report; renowned; mach talked of; distinguished in story; - used in either a good or a bad sense, chiefly the former; often followed by for; as, famous for erudition, for eloquence, for military skill; a famous pirate.

Famousadjective

widely known and esteemed;

Notoriousadjective

Widely known, especially for something negative; infamous.

Notoriousadjective

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.

Notoriousadjective

having an exceedingly bad reputation;

Notoriousadjective

famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed