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notoriety Antonyms

Opposite of notoriety

Because the opposite of notoriety shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state of being famous or widely known for some bad quality, scandal, or unfavorable deed.

Usage Example

"The company gained unwanted obscurity after reports of its environmental violations became public."

Strongest
obscurity
anonymity
Strong
honor
acclaim
esteem
renown

• noun (Context 2)

A person or thing that is widely known, especially for something controversial or unfavorable.

Usage Example

"By the end of the decade, the eccentric millionaire had become one of the city's greatest notorieties."

Strong
nobody
unknown

Similar words to notoriety

Words similar to notoriety shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

infamy
ill fame
disrepute
opprobrium
ignominy
discredit
dishonor
celebrity
See all synonyms of notoriety

• Nearby Words

notional
notionally
notions
notoriety
notorious
notoriously
notoriousness

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Notoriety. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/notoriety
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