1 : evil reputation brought about by something grossly criminal, shocking, or brutal. 2a : an extreme and publicly known criminal or evil act. b : the state of being infamous.

Is infamy a bad thing?

It may mean "notoriously evil," "disgraceful," or "convicted of an offense bringing infamy" (infamy is "evil reputation brought about by something grossly criminal, shocking, or brutal").

What is an example of infamy?

An evil or criminal act that is publicly known. Infamy is defined as notoriety, or a reputation of bad behavior. An example of infamy is the bad man image of Jesse James.