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
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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 notesIn 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
Common pairings
spread misinformation
combat misinformation
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Etymology
From mis- + information.
Related words
Rhymes for misinformation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
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oxidation
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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.
