notoriety — the state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/
Korean meaning: 악명, 악평판 (나쁜 일로 유명해진 상태)
Korean pronunciation: 노터**라이**어티
Example Sentences
- The restaurant gained notoriety after serving food that made 50 customers sick.
- My cat achieved international notoriety for stealing the neighbor's socks every day.
- The company's notoriety for poor customer service led to a massive boycott.
notoriety
NOUN//ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti//
the state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deed

a well-dressed person in handcuffs walks down the courthouse steps surrounded by police officers. Camera flashes burst from all directions as reporters push forward with microphones and cameras. The defendant's face shows shame and regret while trying to hide from the attention. What started as a respected public figure has now become the center of a major scandal. Reporters shout questions while photographers capture every moment of the downfall. Onlookers in the background point and whisper about the disgraced individual. someone becoming famous for bad deeds and wrongdoing
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Origin
From Latin 'notorius' meaning 'well-known' or 'famous,' derived from 'notus' (known). The word originally had a neutral meaning but gradually shifted to indicate fame for negative reasons.
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“The restaurant gained notoriety after serving food that made 50 customers sick.”
“My cat achieved international notoriety for stealing the neighbor's socks every day.”
“The company's notoriety for poor customer service led to a massive boycott.”
“Despite his notoriety, the chef somehow managed to open three new restaurants.”
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