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notoriety

nounHigh-frequency wordMore N words

the state of being famous for something bad or disreputable

Word origin: From Latin notus, known.

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In a sentence

Notoriety in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing notoriety in a sentence.

The con artist gained notoriety after his elaborate scheme was exposed in the press.

The forger achieved a strange notoriety once his fakes were found hanging in three national museums.

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Usage & nuance

Using “notoriety” well

Notoriety is fame for something bad or disreputable, not neutral or positive renown. Be careful not to treat it as a simple synonym for fame, since its connotation is negative.

Common questions

Questions about “notoriety

Notoriety (noun) means the state of being famous for something bad or disreputable
Here is notoriety used in an example sentence: "The con artist gained notoriety after his elaborate scheme was exposed in the press." Another example: "The forger achieved a strange notoriety once his fakes were found hanging in three national museums."
Common synonyms for notoriety include infamy, disrepute, ignominy.
Antonyms of notoriety include honor, esteem, distinction.
Notoriety clusters with infamy, disrepute, and ignominy. Its antonyms honor, esteem, and distinction mark the opposite, more flattering kind of recognition.
Yes. Notoriety is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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