noun Uncommon

misinformation

mihs-ihn-fuh-MAY-shuhn

Misinformation (noun) means False information spread, whether or not the person spreading it knows it is false. Example: “Social media platforms have struggled to contain the spread of misinformation.”

noun

False information spread, whether or not the person spreading it knows it is false.

"Social media platforms have struggled to contain the spread of misinformation."

How to use misinformation

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWrong information being passed around.

Common mistake

Misinformation is spread without necessarily intending to deceive; disinformation is spread deliberately to mislead.

Easily confused with

disinformation →

Common pairings

spread misinformation combat misinformation

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Etymology

From mis- + information.

Rhymes for misinformation

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Frequently asked questions

What does “misinformation” mean?

The word “misinformation” means false information spread, whether or not the person spreading it knows it is false. In plain terms, wrong information being passed around.

How do you pronounce “misinformation”?

“Misinformation” is pronounced mihs-ihn-fuh-MAY-shuhn (/ˌmɪs.ɪn.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “misinformation” in a sentence?

Here is “misinformation” used in a sentence: “Social media platforms have struggled to contain the spread of misinformation.”

What part of speech is “misinformation”?

“Misinformation” is a noun.

Is “misinformation” a common word?

“Misinformation” is an uncommon word in modern English.