misinformed
|mis-in-formed|
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/ˌmɪsɪnˈfɔrmd/
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/ˌmɪsɪnˈfɔːmd/
(misinform)
provide incorrect information
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misinform' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'misinformer,' where 'mis-' meant 'wrongly' and 'informer' meant 'to inform.'
Historical Evolution
'misinformer' transformed into the modern English word 'misinform' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to inform wrongly,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having incorrect or misleading information.
The public was misinformed about the safety of the product.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45