Notorious (adjective)

1. Widely known and talked about, especially for having a bad reputation.
2. Infamous.

Origin:

From latin notōrius "well-known" from notus "known".

Examples:

1. He was a notorious criminal.
2. The notorious outlaw was finally caught by the police.
3. The movie is based on the notorious true story of the serial killer.
4. The company had a notorious reputation for mistreating its employees.
5. The city was notorious for its high crime rate.