notoriety
/ˌnəʊtəˈraɪəti/noun
उच्चारण नोटरायटी
बदनामी, कुख्याति
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noun
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[U, sing.] ~ (for/as sth)
fame for being bad in some way
बदनामी, कुख्याति
- He gained notoriety for his corruption.
- The bandit achieved notoriety across the region for robbing wealthy travellers.
- The gang gained notoriety after the robbery.
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- The mayor's notoriety as a liar followed him everywhere.
- Some people seek notoriety on the internet for the wrong reasons.
◇Word family
notorious adj.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
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no·to·ri·e·ty
With -ri-e- (not 'notoriousity' or 'notority').
बीच में -ri-e- ('notoriousity' या 'notority' गलत है)।
?Which word?
Keep the pair: famous (well known for good things) and notorious (well known for bad things: 'a notorious criminal').
जोड़ी याद रखिए: famous (अच्छी बातों के लिए प्रसिद्ध) और notorious (बुरी बातों के लिए कुख्यात: 'a notorious criminal')।
Keep the bad-fame words together: notoriety, infamy (evil fame), disrepute, ignominy (public shame), scandal.
बदनामी के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: notoriety, infamy (दुष्ट ख्याति), disrepute, ignominy (सार्वजनिक लज्जा), scandal।