notorietynounfeminineformal/nutuɾiɨˈðaðɨ/mediumno·to·ri·e·da·dePortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionThe state of being famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed.The criminal gained notoriety for his daring escapes.The artist's work brought him international notoriety.synfameinfamyrenownantobscurityCommon collocationsachieve notorietygain notorietyEtymologyDo latim 'notorietas, -atis'.Related wordsnotórionotoriamente