The meaning of NOTORIETY is the quality or state of being notorious. How to use notoriety in a sentence.

NOTORIETY definition: 1. the state of being famous for something bad: 2. the state of being famous for something bad…. Learn more.

Definition of notoriety noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

notoriety shame; infamy; disrepute; known widely and unfavorably: The extensive news coverage of his trial for murdering his wife brought him notoriety.

To achieve notoriety means to become well-known for something bad. He achieved notoriety for his role in the scandal.

Factsheet What does the noun notoriety mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun notoriety. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

NOTORIETY definition: the state, quality, or character of being notorious or widely known. See examples of notoriety used in a sentence.

Dec 19, 2025 · Noun notoriety (countable and uncountable, plural notorieties) An infamous or notorious condition or reputation.

no•to•ri•e•ty (nō′tə rī′ i tē), n., pl. -ties. the state, quality, or character of being notorious or widely known: a craze for notoriety. British Terms [Chiefly Brit.]a notorious or celebrated person.

Notoriety definition: The quality or condition of being notorious; ill fame.