notoriety
gb/nˌoʊtɚˈaɪəti/ us/nˌoʊtɚˈaɪəti/
C1
Inglese
hírhedtség, rossz hírnév, köztudomás
SOSTANTIVO
C1
1
hírhedtség
C1
rossz hírnév
B2
Schema d'uso:
notoriety (for [something])
The nightclub gained notoriety after several violent incidents.
Az éjszakai klub több erőszakos incidens után hírhedtségre tett szert.
He achieved notoriety for publishing leaked documents.
A kiszivárogtatott dokumentumok közzétételével hírhedtségre tett szert.
The case brought the small town unwanted notoriety.
Esempi per chi studia
The singer became famous, but for a bad reason—she gained notoriety.
Az énekesnő híres lett, de rossz értelemben — hírhedtté vált.
The restaurant has notoriety for terrible service.
Az étterem hírhedt a borzalmas kiszolgálásáról.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use it like neutral or positive "fame"; in modern English it is usually negative.
Significato
fame for something bad
Collocazioni
gain notoriety
|achieve notoriety
|rise to notoriety
|instant notoriety
|overnight notoriety
|international notoriety
|local notoriety
|notoriety for corruption
|notoriety for violence
|a degree of notoriety
Sinonimi
infamy (stronger and more clearly negative.)
|
bad reputation (more general and less dramatic.)
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disgrace (emphasizes shame and loss of respect.)
Contrari
good reputation (positive public opinion rather than condemnation.)
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respectability (being seen as proper and socially acceptable.)
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obscurity (not being known at all.)
Temi
society
|media
|crime
|reputation
Definizione
being famous for a bad reason
the state of being widely known for something bad or socially disapproved of
SOSTANTIVO
C2
LEGAL
2
köztudomás
C1
Schema d'uso:
a matter/fact of (common) notoriety
It is a matter of common notoriety that the bridge floods every spring.
Köztudomás, hogy a híd minden tavasszal víz alá kerül.
The court treated the industry practice as a fact of common notoriety.
A bíróság az iparági gyakorlatot köztudomású tényként kezelte.
Her role in the project was not of public notoriety at the time.
Esempi per chi studia
In legal writing, a 'fact of common notoriety' is something everyone knows.
A jogi szövegekben a „köztudomású tény” olyan dolog, amit mindenki tud.
Errore comune:
Outside legal/formal writing, this sense is uncommon; most everyday uses imply a bad reputation.
Significato
being widely known publicly
Collocazioni
a fact of common notoriety
|a matter of common notoriety
|of public notoriety
|acquire notoriety
|attain notoriety
Sinonimi
common knowledge (more everyday and less legal.)
|
public knowledge (neutral; emphasizes that it is openly known.)
Contrari
secrecy (kept hidden rather than generally known.)
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unknownness (not recognized or not widely known.)
Temi
law
|communication
Definizione
something many people already know (formal)
the state of being widely known or generally recognized as a fact, especially in formal or legal contexts
Grammatica
Forma base
notoriety
IPA
GB/nˌoʊtɚˈaɪəti/
US/nˌoʊtɚˈaɪəti/
Sillabe e accento
no - tori - ety (3 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tori)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: notoriety
- Plural: notoriety
Famiglia di parole
Core family
notorious
adjective B2
notoriously
adverb C1
Espressioni
a fact of common notoriety
1/ə fˈækt əv kˈɑmən nˌoʊtɚˈaɪəti/
fixed phrase
legal
widely known fact (legal)
a fact that everyone knows (legal)
Esempi
- The judge referred to it as a fact of common notoriety in the region.
- In his brief, he argued that the timeline was a fact of common notoriety.
- Some matters are treated as facts of common notoriety and not argued in court.
achieve notoriety
1/ət͡ʃˈiv nˌoʊtɚˈaɪəti/
fixed phrase
formal
become notorious
to become famous for a bad reason (formal)
Esempi
- The company achieved notoriety after the data breach.
- The film achieved notoriety for its graphic scenes.
- He achieved notoriety in the industry as a ruthless negotiator.
Esempi per chi studia
- The brand achieved notoriety after the scandal.
court notoriety
1/kˈɔɹt nˌoʊtɚˈaɪəti/
fixed phrase
formal
seek shocking public attention
to do things to get a bad kind of attention
Esempi
- He courted notoriety by posting offensive videos.
- Some influencers court notoriety to boost their follower counts.
- The singer seemed to court notoriety with each new controversy.
Esempi per chi studia
- He courted notoriety by starting fights online.
gain notoriety
1/ɡˈeɪn nˌoʊtɚˈaɪəti/
fixed phrase
become famous for bad reasons
to become famous for a bad reason
Esempi
- The website gained notoriety for spreading false stories.
- He gained notoriety after a series of public stunts.
- The product gained notoriety when it was linked to safety problems.
Esempi per chi studia
- The actor gained notoriety for rude behavior.
overnight notoriety
1/ˈoʊvɚnˈaɪt nˌoʊtɚˈaɪəti/
fixed phrase
sudden bad fame
getting bad fame very quickly
Esempi
- The mistaken tweet brought him overnight notoriety.
- A leaked recording gave the company overnight notoriety.
- She faced overnight notoriety after the clip went viral.
Esempi per chi studia
- The video gave him overnight notoriety.
rise to notoriety
1/ɹˈaɪz tə nˌoʊtɚˈaɪəti/
fixed phrase
become notorious over time
to slowly become famous for bad actions
Esempi
- The gang rose to notoriety in the 1990s.
- She rose to notoriety after repeatedly breaking competition rules.
- The politician rose to notoriety for inflammatory speeches.
Esempi per chi studia
- The group rose to notoriety because of crimes.