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Definition of notoriousness

notoriousness

/noʊˈtɔː.ri.əs.nəs/
no · to · ri · ous · ness
Adverb:notoriously
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Adjective:notorious
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notoriousness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of being famous or widely known, typically for some unfavorable quality, deed, or characteristic; notoriety.

Example

"The district gradually overcame its historical notoriousness and transformed into a thriving arts hub."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary English, 'notoriety' is overwhelmingly preferred over 'notoriousness' to express the state of being famous for something bad.

• Rhymes for notoriousness

• Nearby Words

notoriety
notorious
notoriously
notoriousness
nottaway
nottingham
notwithstanding

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Notoriousness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/notoriousness
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