misinformation

noun

mis·​in·​for·​ma·​tion ˌmis-ˌin-fər-ˈmā-shən 

: 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

Examples of misinformation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Connecticut must invest in public education explaining that gender-affirming care is safe, evidence-based, and often lifesaving, while supporting partnerships among healthcare providers, schools, and community organizations to counter misinformation. —Matthew Blinstrubas, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026

But with the widespread posts also comes the proliferation of misinformation. —Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026

Pert, smiling, and all-natural (except for their Botox), the MAHA mom helped Trump ascend to victory by propagating dangerous misinformation about the MMR vaccine, a modern medical advance that has saved countless children’s lives. —Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2026

TikTok has latched onto the idea that normal facial bloating equals poor health—and the problem goes far beyond misinformation. —Georgia Casey, Allure, 6 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for misinformation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration