Notoriety: meaning, definitions and examples

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notoriety

 

[ หŒnษ™สŠtษ™หˆraษชษ™ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in the news

The state of being famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed. Notoriety is often gained through scandal or criminal activity.

Synonyms

disrepute, infamy, shame

Examples of usage

  • Her notoriety as a controversial figure grew after the scandal broke.
  • The criminal's notoriety made it difficult for him to find work after being released from prison.
Context #2 | Noun

criminal activity

The quality of being famous for something bad or criminal. Notoriety in this context often refers to a person's reputation for illegal or immoral behavior.

Synonyms

disrepute, infamy, shame

Examples of usage

  • The gang leader achieved notoriety for his ruthless tactics in the criminal underworld.
  • The notoriety of the drug lord extended beyond national borders.

Translations

Translations of the word "notoriety" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น notoriedade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเค–เฅเคฏเคพเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Berรผhmtheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketenaran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะพะผั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozgล‚os

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‚ชๅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท notoriรฉtรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ notoriedad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ช…์„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดูู‡ุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ povฤ›st

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ povesลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅๅฃฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ orรฐstรญr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั‚ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™ลŸhurluq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ notoriedad

Etymology

The word 'notoriety' originated from the Latin word 'notorietas', which means 'familiarity' or 'celebrity'. Over time, the term evolved to denote a negative form of fame associated with scandal or disrepute. The concept of notoriety has been prevalent in various cultures throughout history, often linked to individuals who gain attention for controversial or criminal actions. In modern usage, notoriety continues to be associated with individuals or groups known for negative qualities or deeds.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,579, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.