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misinformation

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌmɪsɪnfɝˈmeɪʃən// UK //mˌɪsɪnfəmˈeɪʃən// mis·in·for·ma·tion

n. false or incorrect information that is shared, even if the person sharing it does not mean to trick you.

n. false or inaccurate information that is spread, regardless of an intent to deceive. Often contrasted with 'disinformation', which implies a deliberate attempt to mislead.


SIMPLE

The article was full of misinformation about the new law.

CONTEXTUAL

Social media platforms struggle to stop the spread of misinformation during election cycles when false stories go viral quickly.

COMPLEX

While some errors are honest mistakes, the cumulative effect of misinformation can erode public trust in scientific institutions and complicate the implementation of necessary health policies.

Origin

From mis- + information.

Pitfall

these misinformationsthis misinformationMisinformation is uncountable and does not have a plural form; use 'pieces of misinformation' if you need to count individual instances.

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