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Misinformation: meaning, definitions and examples

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misinformation

 

[ ˌmɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

spread of false information

Misinformation refers to false or inaccurate information that is spread, often unintentionally, leading to confusion or misunderstanding.

Synonyms

false information, inaccurate information

Examples of usage

  • Misinformation about the vaccine spread quickly on social media.
  • The government warned about the dangers of misinformation during the crisis.
Context #2 | Noun

incorrect details

Misinformation can also refer to incorrect details or facts that are shared, causing people to be misinformed about a particular topic.

Synonyms

false facts, incorrect details

Examples of usage

  • The article was filled with misinformation about the company's financial situation.
  • It's important to fact-check before spreading misinformation.

Translations

Translations of the word "misinformation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desinformação

🇮🇳 गलत जानकारी

🇩🇪 Fehlinformation

🇮🇩 informasi yang salah

🇺🇦 дезінформація

🇵🇱 dezinformacja

🇯🇵 誤報

🇫🇷 désinformation

🇪🇸 desinformación

🇹🇷 yanlış bilgi

🇰🇷 잘못된 정보

🇸🇦 معلومات مضللة

🇨🇿 dezinformace

🇸🇰 dezinformácia

🇨🇳 误导信息

🇸🇮 dezinformacija

🇮🇸 rangar upplýsingar

🇰🇿 дезинформация

🇬🇪 დეზინფორმაცია

🇦🇿 dezinformasiya

🇲🇽 desinformación

Etymology

The term 'misinformation' originated in the late 1500s, combining 'mis-' (meaning 'wrongly') with 'information'. It has become increasingly relevant in the digital age, with the rapid spread of false information through social media and online platforms.

See also: disinformation, inform, informality, informally, informant, informatics, information, informative, informed, informer, informers, informing, misinform, misinformed, misinforming, uninformed.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,861, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.