notoriety UK /nəʊ.təˈɹaɪ.ə.ti/US /noʊ.tɚ.aɪ.ə.ti/ noun1 •An infamous or notorious condition or reputation.[H]e who portrays examples of disinterestedness and intrepidity, confers on virtue the notoriety and homage that are due to it, and rouses in the spectators, the spirit of salutary emulation. — 1799 formsnotorieties