Notoriety

Pronunciation: /ˌnoʊtərˈaɪətiː/

Notoriety (noun)

  1. The state of being well known for something bad or shocking, so people talk about you.
  2. Wide public awareness of a person or event, often because it is unusual, controversial, or widely reported.

Examples

  • The scandal brought him notoriety.
  • Her actions caused bad fame and notoriety.