Notoriety Meaning in English

word

US

ˌnoʊtɝˈaɪəti

noh-ter-EYE-uh-tee

UK

nˌəʊtɔːɹˈaɪəti

noh-taw-RYE-uh-tee

Definition

The state of being famous or well-known, typically for something bad or unfavorable.

Usage & Nuances

Always negative: 'notoriety' means being known for bad reasons. Do not confuse with 'fame' (neutral/positive). Often used in media or formal contexts. Common phrases: 'gained notoriety', 'achieved notoriety'.

• Spanish: mala fama - notoriedad (negativo)
• Portuguese (BR): notoriedade (negativo) - má fama
• Portuguese (PT): notoriedade (negativo) - má reputação
• Chinese (Simplified): 恶名 - 臭名昭著
• Chinese (Traditional): 惡名 - 臭名昭著
• Hindi: बदनामी
• Arabic: سُمعة سيئة - شهرة سيئة
• Bengali: কুখ্যাতি - বদনাম
• Russian: дурная слава
• Japanese: 悪名
• Vietnamese: tai tiếng - tiếng xấu
• Korean: 악명
• Turkish: kötü şöhret
• Urdu: بدنامی
• Indonesian: ketenaran buruk - nama buruk

Example Sentences

The criminal's notoriety made him a household name.

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She gained notoriety after the scandal.

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His actions brought him unwanted notoriety.

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The chef’s bizarre recipes earned him both fame and notoriety in the city.

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The company achieved notoriety after its environmental violations were exposed.

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He enjoys his notoriety and often makes jokes about it.

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