C2nounformalbusinessmedia
US/ˌnoʊ.təˈraɪ.ə.ti/
UK/ˌnəʊ.təˈraɪ.ə.ti/
the state of being famous for something bad
In context
The airline gained notoriety for canceling flights with no warning.
The founder's notoriety grew after the fraud trial was broadcast online.
Some influencers seem happy with any kind of notoriety, good or bad.
Words that go with notoriety
verb + noun
- gain notorietyThe app gained notoriety for selling user data.
- achieve notorietyHe achieved notoriety as the boss who fired staff by text message.
noun + preposition
- notoriety forThe company has a certain notoriety for long working hours.
adjective + noun
- international notorietyThe scam brought the town unwanted international notoriety.
- unwanted notorietyThe viral video brought the restaurant unwanted notoriety.