CEFR C1

notoriety

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: infamy, disrepute, fame

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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.

Synonyms of notoriety

Words with a similar meaning to notoriety:

infamy
disrepute
fame

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