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    notoriety
    /ˌnəʊtəˈrʌɪɪti/

    noun

    • 1. the state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deed: "the song has gained some notoriety in the press"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNOTORIETY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Notoriety is the state of being famous for something bad, such as being difficult to work with or doing something immoral. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage in sentences from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › notorietyNotoriety Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Notoriety is the quality or state of being notorious, or a notorious person. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles of notoriety from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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    Notoriety definition: the state, quality, or character of being notorious or widely known. See examples of NOTORIETY used in a sentence.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryNOTORIETY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Notoriety is the state of being famous for something bad, such as being difficult to work with or doing something immoral. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage with examples from various sources.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNOTORIETY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Notoriety is the state or quality of being notorious or widely known, especially for something bad. Learn how to use this word in sentences, find synonyms and related terms, and explore its origin and pronunciation.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › notorietyNotoriety - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Notoriety is fame you get from doing something bad or being part of a misfortune or scandal. Just remember: Notoriety's not al-righty. Charles Manson earned notoriety for his grisly crimes.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › notorietyNotoriety - definition of notoriety by The Free Dictionary

    Notoriety is the state or quality of being notorious, or widely known for some unfavorable act or quality. Find out the difference between notoriety and fame, notability, and related words, and see translations in Spanish and other languages.