misinformation

[mis-in-fer-mey-shuhn] / ˌmɪs ɪn fərˈmeɪ ʃən /

NOUN

false information

Synonyms

STRONGEST

falsity misreport misstatement

STRONG

calumny deception falsification obfuscation

WEAK

chicanery distortion inaccuracy prevarication sophistry

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fact truth

Example Sentences

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There is so much misinformation online about buying homes.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Could AI chatbots help fight all that misinformation?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

She said it had taken too long for the guidance to be published which has led to confusion and misinformation.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Once misinformation or disinformation takes root in the public sphere, it’s almost impossible to eradicate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

I assumed that all of these posts were filled with misdirection and misinformation, but they were still highly entertaining.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline