no·to·ri·ety /ˌnoʊtəˈrajəti/ noun
: the condition of being famous or well-known especially for something bad : the state of being notorious [noncount] ▪ He achieved instant fame and notoriety with the release of his film. ▪ She gained notoriety when nude photographs of her appeared in a magazine. [singular] ▪ His comment about the President has given him a notoriety that he enjoys very much.
