misinformed — having false or inaccurate information about something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having false or inaccurate information about something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmɪsɪnˈfɔːrmd/
Example Sentences
- The tourists were misinformed that the museum was open on Mondays.
- He was so misinformed about cooking that he tried to microwave an egg in its shell.
- Social media users are often misinformed by clickbait headlines.
misinformed
ADJECTIVE[/ˌmɪsɪnˈfɔːrmd/]
having false or inaccurate information about something
He confidently gave directions, completely misinformed about which street led to the museum.
Once misinformed, now informed and transformed!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This word emerged in the 16th century from the combination of the prefix 'mis-' (meaning 'wrongly' or 'badly') and the verb 'inform' (from Latin 'informare', meaning 'to give form to' or 'to instruct'). The term literally describes the action of providing incorrect or misleading information.
Breakdown
mis- (wrongly, badly) + inform (from Latin informare: in- (in) + formare (to form/shape), meaning to instruct or give information) + -ed (past participle suffix indicating a completed action or state).
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📝Examples
“The tourists were misinformed that the museum was open on Mondays.”
“He was so misinformed about cooking that he tried to microwave an egg in its shell.”
“Social media users are often misinformed by clickbait headlines.”
“The misinformed customer insisted that 'medium rare' meant 'completely raw'.”
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