notoriety

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality

Etymology

Derived from Middle French notoriété, from Medieval Latin nōtōrietās, from nōtōrius, from nōtus (“known”), perfect passive participle of nōscō (“get to know”). By surface analysis, notorious + -ety.

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Synonyms

ill fame

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