notoriety
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British pronunciation
/nˌə‍ʊtɔːɹˈa‍ɪ‍əti/

Definition & Meaning of "notoriety"

Notoriety
01

the state of having a widespread negative reputation due to a bad or disapproving behavior or characteristic

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The thief gained notoriety for his string of daring bank robberies across three states.
She achieved notoriety through the posting of controversial political opinions online.
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