as in deceived
to cause to believe what is untrue
had been misinformed about the purpose of the meeting and walked in on what was a surprise birthday party
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Recent Examples of misinformed
Simon Williams, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Sharing their decision on social media was a different challenge altogether, met with a wave of responses that ranged from deeply supportive to harshly judgmental and misinformed.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 12 July 2025
Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Lapado has a history of controversial and sometimes misinformed views, especially around COVID-19 vaccines and preventative policies.
—Simon Williams, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Sharing their decision on social media was a different challenge altogether, met with a wave of responses that ranged from deeply supportive to harshly judgmental and misinformed.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 12 July 2025
Verb
Popov did just that, only to be misinformed.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misinformed
Adjective
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Immigration reform that targets the most productive and successful programs is misguided and devoid of economic sense.—
Ben Zweig,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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There’s been a misguided assertion that what’s happening with ICE is only a Latino issue, but ICE’s bombardment of both Black and Brown communities in Chicago demonstrates otherwise.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In fact, the term itself was an epithet throughout the founding era, a way to describe ignorant and easily deceived popular majorities, perpetually vulnerable to demagogues.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Of course someone like Denji would fall for it, and in a way, the desire to be deceived is actually an important aspect of romantic feelings.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Those willing to put in the time (and those who aren't easily wigged out) may find to their confused delight that Tippett is the maddest creative god of them all.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Oscar-winning filmmaker makes the viewer as torn and confused and at wit’s end as the people trying to avoid doomsday.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This likely wouldn't be the first time a dog tricked someone into being locked in a kennel, given the sheer number of those who work closely with animals.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Halloween treats are as sweet as ever, but the rising costs of candy may make consumers feel tricked this year.—
Melinda Yao,
NBC news,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The throw is crafted with acrylic, but don’t be fooled by its price; the intricate, woven yarn resembles that of chenille, with a buttery-smooth texture that feels luxuriously soft to the touch.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Either way, somebody’s getting fooled.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The Wild earned a power play for the incorrect challenge but couldn’t extend the lead to 2-0.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Trump has also mistakenly claimed that China and Russia are currently testing nuclear weapons and directed the incorrect agency — the Department of War — to resume testing rather than the Department of Energy, which oversees the nation’s nuclear warheads, Sanders-Zakre said.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Throughout the six episodes, viewers are intentionally misled about which woman is more sympathetic, as the series flips back and forth between Cherry and Laura’s conflicting perspectives on the first months of a whirlwind romance between Daniel and Cherry.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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Prosecutors say the discrepancy further supports their claim that James knowingly misled the lender about how the property would be used.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The jacket could be mistaken for a relic.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Megan, whose real name is Megan Pete, had her own story of being mistaken for the EGOT winner.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Misinformed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misinformed. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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