noun
- plural of misinformation; false or inaccurate information, especially when spread unintentionally or deliberately to mislead
Usage: countable noun; often used in discussions of media, politics, and public discourse
Examples
- The social media platform was criticized for allowing misinformations to spread unchecked.
- Several misinformations about the vaccine circulated online before being debunked.
- Journalists work to identify and correct misinformations in news reports.
- The committee investigated various misinformations that had influenced public opinion.
- Misinformations can damage trust in institutions and government.
- Teachers help students recognize misinformations in online sources.