/ɑrˌkɪnˈfæmi/ (ar-KIN-fem-ee)

Definitions

1. noun

The state or condition of being infamous from the beginning or having a long history of notoriety.

“The politician’s archinfamy preceded him, making it difficult to get any new projects off the ground.”

2. adjective

Infamous from the beginning or having a long history of notoriety.

“The archinfamous serial killer was put on trial for his crimes.”