Synonyms of hearsay

hearsay

noun

ˈhir-ˌsā 

as in rumor

information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy

supposedly, he's planning to quit, but that's only hearsay

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rumor
• gossip
• report
• talk
• noise
• scuttlebutt
• whisper
• word
• buzz
• whispering
• dish
• tattle
• propaganda
• tale
• intimation
• disinformation
• hint
• rumbling
• scandal
• dirt
• urban legend

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hearsay

Rather than operating on hearsay or memory, both of which are highly fallible, a flowchart outlines precisely what each section of a team is doing and allows everyone to work together in greater synchrony. — William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026

Calm sea and prosperous voyage—a dream for Goethe and Mendelssohn, for any parent, and perhaps for all men and women—was but a hearsay. — Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026

Former special counsel Jack Smith repeatedly sidestepped pointed questions about the credibility of January 6 committee witness Cassidy Hutchinson, despite previously acknowledging her most explosive claims amounted to secondhand hearsay. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 Jan. 2026

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton have nothing but love for each other, despite internet hearsay. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026