noun
notoriety
noh-tuh-REYE-uh-tee
noun
1
The state of being well known for something bad; infamy.
"The scandal brought the politician a great deal of notoriety."
How to Use Notoriety
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFame, but for something negative rather than good.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with plain "fame" — notoriety always implies a negative reputation.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
gain notoriety
rise to notoriety
Word Forms
notorieties plural
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Etymology
From Middle French notoriété, ultimately from Latin notus ("known").