Meaning & use
notoriety
The state of being famous or widely known, especially for something bad or undesirable.
See it in a sentence
The scandal brought him a great deal of unwanted notoriety across the country.
The city gained notoriety for having the worst traffic in the entire region.
A note on using this word
Notoriety almost always carries a negative connotation, unlike "fame," which can be positive or neutral.
Words with a similar meaning
infamyill fame
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Words with an opposite meaning
obscurity
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