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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The rapid spread of the emerging technology is seeing early enthusiasm give way to concerns about unemployment, rising costs, misinformation and security.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

There are lots of questions, misinformation and, understandably, fears.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Streeting said "dangerous misinformation dressed up as expert advice... must stop" and that parents should "only rely on trusted, evidence-based information" like the NHS Best Start in Life website.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Concern about health misinformation has grown, with vaccination rates falling and extreme diets increasing in popularity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

This misinformation didn’t stop the pandemic; some places saw death rates as high as 10 percent.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock