notoriety (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/
Definition
The state of being widely known for some bad quality or deed.
Examples
The small town achieved notoriety for its corrupt local government.
He sought fame but ended up with notoriety after the scandal broke.
The building gained notoriety as the site of several mysterious disappearances.
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