notoriety (Meaning)
notoriety (n)
the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
notoriety (n.)
The quality or condition of being notorious; the state of being generally or publicly known; -- commonly used in an unfavorable sense; as, the notoriety of a crime.
Synonyms & Antonyms of notoriety
notoriety Sentence Examples
- The infamous criminal's notoriety spread throughout the nation.
- The controversial politician's notoriety made them both admired and despised.
- The celebrity chef gained notoriety for their innovative cuisine.
- The scandal brought unprecedented notoriety to the company.
- The humanitarian organization became known for its notoriety in providing aid.
- The notorious gang terrorized the neighborhood with their violent actions.
- The author sought notoriety with their provocative and controversial writing style.
- The scientist's groundbreaking research garnered significant notoriety within学术界.
- The notorious criminal mastermind evaded capture for years, adding to their notoriety.
- The enigmatic artist's work gained notoriety for its unconventional themes and techniques.
FAQs About the word notoriety
the state of being known for some unfavorable act or qualityThe quality or condition of being notorious; the state of being generally or publicly known; -- comm
celebrity, star, personality, icon, personage,cause célèbre, VIP, cause celebre, light, superstar
nobody,nobody, mediocrity, lightweight, mediocrity, noncelebrity, noncelebrity, has-been,has-been, lightweight
The infamous criminal's notoriety spread throughout the nation.
The controversial politician's notoriety made them both admired and despised.
The celebrity chef gained notoriety for their innovative cuisine.
The scandal brought unprecedented notoriety to the company.
