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
Ronnie DuggerA muddle of misinformation keeps clouding the debate over hormone-replacement therapy for women.—Melinda Beck
Melinda BeckEach 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
Joel SteinExamples of misinformation in a Sentence
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The latter is an initiative aimed at Latino Gen Z and provides resources like combatting misinformation and educating young Latinos on things like early voting and higher education.
—Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 26 Apr. 2024
The letter alleged misinformation regarding the bargaining process and pay raises.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2024
Now false reports of CWD infecting humans are spreading concerns and misinformation on hunting forums and social media.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 18 Apr. 2024
Both studies underscore the role of misinformation, misperception, and misunderstanding in perpetuating false narratives about autism and increasing the amount of anxiety parents felt about receiving a diagnosis.
—Wendy K. Chung, STAT, 16 Apr. 2024
The fear of misinformation hinges on assumptions about human suggestibility.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
The sense of confusion was compounded by the amount of misinformation circulating on social media.
—Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2024
Today’s social-media platforms often seem designed to reward the worst in humanity, subjecting their users to rampant hate speech and misinformation.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
In 2021, The Mandalorian cast member parted ways with the Disney+ and Lucasfilm series after sharing a series of inflammatory posts on a variety of topics — the Holocaust, the election, LGBTQIA+ identification — based on misinformation and influence spread by the extreme right.
—Sabina Graves / Gizmodo, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 26 Apr. 2024
The letter alleged misinformation regarding the bargaining process and pay raises.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2024
Now false reports of CWD infecting humans are spreading concerns and misinformation on hunting forums and social media.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 18 Apr. 2024
Both studies underscore the role of misinformation, misperception, and misunderstanding in perpetuating false narratives about autism and increasing the amount of anxiety parents felt about receiving a diagnosis.
—Wendy K. Chung, STAT, 16 Apr. 2024
The fear of misinformation hinges on assumptions about human suggestibility.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
The sense of confusion was compounded by the amount of misinformation circulating on social media.
—Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2024
Today’s social-media platforms often seem designed to reward the worst in humanity, subjecting their users to rampant hate speech and misinformation.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
In 2021, The Mandalorian cast member parted ways with the Disney+ and Lucasfilm series after sharing a series of inflammatory posts on a variety of topics — the Holocaust, the election, LGBTQIA+ identification — based on misinformation and influence spread by the extreme right.
—Sabina Graves / Gizmodo, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Misinformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misinformation. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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