- no·to·ri·ety
- /ˌnoʊtəˈrajəti/ noun: the condition of being famous or well-known especially for something bad : the state of being notorious[noncount]
He achieved instant fame and notoriety with the release of his film.
She gained notoriety when nude photographs of her appeared in a magazine.
[singular]His comment about the President has given him a notoriety that he enjoys very much.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.