Notoriety (Noun)
Meaning
The state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- He gained notoriety for his corrupt business practices and was shunned by the community.
- The politician's involvement in the scandal brought her notoriety and damaged her reputation.
- The notorious serial killer's notoriety was cemented by the numerous books and movies about his crimes.
- His drunk driving incident led to notoriety and a huge loss of endorsements for the sports star.
- The family's notoriety in the small town was due to their long history of conflicts with neighbors.