Badnaam
بدنام
BAD-naam
Infamous or notorious; having a bad reputation.
Meaning & usage
The term 'Badnaam' is derived from Urdu, meaning infamous or notorious. It is often used to describe someone or something that has a bad reputation or is well-known for negative reasons. In cultural contexts, it can refer to the stigma associated with certain actions or behaviors.
In a sentence
After the scandal, the politician became badnaam in the eyes of the public.
As seen in crosswords
Badnaam is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Infamous or notorious; having a bad reputation” (7)
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