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- [noh-tuh-rahy-i-tee]
- /ˌnoʊ təˈraɪ ɪ ti/
- /ˌnəʊ.tərˈaɪ.ə.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [noh-tuh-rahy-i-tee]
- /ˌnoʊ təˈraɪ ɪ ti/
Definitions of notoriety word
- noun plural notoriety the state, quality, or character of being notorious or widely known: a craze for notoriety. 1
- noun plural notoriety Chiefly British. a notorious or celebrated person. 1
- noun notoriety The state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deed. 1
- noun notoriety infamy, bad reputation 1
- uncountable noun notoriety To achieve notoriety means to become well-known for something bad. 0
- noun notoriety the quality or state of being notorious 0
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Origin of notoriety
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; < Medieval Latin nōtōrietās, equivalent to nōtōri(us) notorious + -etās, variant (after -i-) of -ity
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Parts of speech for Notoriety
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
notoriety popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for notoriety
noun notoriety
- disrepute — bad repute; low regard; disfavor (usually preceded by in or into): Some literary theories have fallen into disrepute.
- infamy — extremely bad reputation, public reproach, or strong condemnation as the result of a shameful, criminal, or outrageous act: a time that will live in infamy.
- dishonour — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
- dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
- bad name — Used other than as an idiom: see bad, name.
adjective notoriety
- pre-eminence — the state or character of being preeminent.
- noter — a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
Antonyms for notoriety
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