misinformation

noun

mis·​in·​for·​ma·​tion ˌmis-ˌin-fər-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce misinformation (audio)
Synonyms of misinformation
: incorrect or misleading information
Indubitably, a great deal of paranoid and otherwise irresponsible misinformation about the Kennedy assassination has traveled far and sold well …—Ronnie Dugger
A muddle of misinformation keeps clouding the debate over hormone-replacement therapy for women.—Melinda Beck
Each of these pieces of information (and misinformation) about me is sold for about two-fifths of a cent to advertisers, which then deliver me an Internet ad, send me a catalog or mail me a credit-card offer.—Joel Stein

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Strikes over unpaid salaries, violent attacks on clinics and public mistrust fueled by misinformation are crippling fragile response efforts, as workers like Bondele keep showing up. — Prosper Heri Ngorora, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 The shooter was motivated by misinformation about the COVID vaccine. — CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 Perez Hilton’s family is clearing up misinformation about his communication with the media and sharing a new update on his health following his disturbing livestream earlier this week. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026 This is the result of a campaign to discredit RCV with misinformation by politicians threatened by it. — Paul Haughey, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for misinformation

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of misinformation was in 1605

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“Misinformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misinformation. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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