misinformation

Word family  noun informant information informer misinformation disinformation adjective informative ≠ uninformative informed ≠ uninformed verb inform misinform adverb informatively

 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++mis·in·for·ma·tion /ˌmɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃən $ -fər-/ noun [uncountable]  WRONG/INCORRECTincorrect information, especially when deliberately intended to deceive people 〔尤指为了骗人的〕错误信息，错误情报 → disinformation

Examples from the Corpus

misinformation• According to Kramer, the Internet is a storehouse of lies and misinformation.• Half the time they specialize in misinformation, undercutting their message with their pictures.• Critics say that while a certain amount of medical misinformation has always been in circulation, the Internet has amplified the problem.• Often, negative attitudes are based on misinformation.• Much of what is currently discussed in the media about schools and education in general is based on misinformation and ignorance.• We are concerned that much public discussion of the future of Social Security is based on misinformation about its financing.• Their feelings were that black history was so falsified by whites that misinformation about Drew seemed unimportant.• "For months, the Democrats have run television commercials filled with misinformation about the Republican Party, " said Dawson.• Yesterday's letter spelled out Mr Patten's concern that councils were helping hostile groups fight opt outs with misinformation campaigns.

mis·in·for·ma·tion nounChineseSyllable  

Corpus deliberately intended when incorrect especially to information,

misinformation
mis‧in‧for‧ma‧tion /ˌmɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃən $ -fər-/ noun [uncountable]incorrect information, especially when deliberately intended to deceive people ⇨ disinformation