notoriety

noun
UK: /ˌnəʊ.təˈraɪ.ə.ti/
US: /ˌnoʊ.təˈraɪ.ə.ti/

  1. The state of being known for something bad or unfavorable; ill fame.

    1. The bank robber gained notoriety after the daring heist.
    2. The politician's notoriety grew after the scandal was exposed in the press.

  2. The condition of being famous or well-known, often for reasons that are not admirable.

    1. The town achieved some notoriety for its unusual annual festival.
    2. The software gained notoriety among tech enthusiasts for its innovative features.

Synonyms

disrepute dishonor ill fame scandal infamy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "notoriety" in English means: The state of being known for something bad or unfavorable; ill fame., The condition of being famous or well-known, often for reasons that are not admirable..

The phonetic transcription of "notoriety" is /ˌnəʊ.təˈraɪ.ə.ti/ in British English and /ˌnoʊ.təˈraɪ.ə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "notoriety": disrepute, dishonor, ill fame, scandal, infamy.

Example usage of "notoriety": "The bank robber gained notoriety after the daring heist.". More examples on the page.