Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.

A person who is well known for something bad.

Notorious

The most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words is notorious.

• Notorious means well known, especially for something bad.
• Criminal means someone who has committed a crime.
• Nepotism means favoritism shown to relatives in business or other matters.
• Native means belonging to a particular place or country by birth.