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misinformed

/ˌmɪs.ɪnˈfɔːrmd/
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• adjective

1

Having been given false, inaccurate, or misleading information; holding mistaken beliefs due to a lack of accurate knowledge.

Example

"The public remained largely misinformed about the environmental impact of the proposed highway."

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• Rhymes for misinformed

• Nearby Words

misimpression
misinform
misinformation
misinformed
misinformer
misinterpret
misinterpretation

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 14th century as the past participle of 'misinform', combining the Old English prefix 'mis-' (badly, wrongly) with 'inform' (from Old French 'enformer' and Latin 'informare', meaning 'to shape, instruct, or teach').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Misinformed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/misinformed
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