"His ability to hit home runs has made him infamous." That's not very high praise. For some reason, down through the ages, the word "infamous" has taken on more of a positive connotation. When we reach some milestone, we've suddenly become "infamous" for it. Not me. I don't want to be infamous for anything.
The word literally means "not famous." So if Grandma is "infamous" for her chocolate chip cookies, what you're really saying is she can't bake worth a lick. Using that adjective is not very complimentary.
Likewise, anyone "notorious" for anything is not someone you want in your circle of influence, especially if he is "notorious" for the strange bodily noises that emanate in church.
Truth be told, both words have essentially the same meaning. . .and it isn't good.
If you still feel the need to be infamous, that's your business. I don't want to know about it.
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