Meaning of the word notoriety in English

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notoriety

US /ˌnoʊ.t̬əˈraɪ.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˌnoʊ.t̬əˈraɪ.ə.t̬i/

Noun

1.

the state of being famous for something bad:

Example:
He achieved/gained notoriety for being difficult to work with as an actor.
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