notoriety
Meanings
Plural: notorieties
Noun
- the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
- An infamous or notorious condition or reputation.
Origin / 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.
Synonyms
ill fame, infamy, notoriousness
Scrabble Score: 12
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Words With Friends Score: 12
notoriety is a valid Words With Friends word