Misinformed

Pronunciation: /mɪs.ɪnˈfɔːrmd/

Definitions of misinformed

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'misinformed' describes someone who has been given incorrect information.

Example Sentences

A1 She was misinformed about the time of the meeting.

A2 The misinformed tourist got lost in the city.

B1 The misinformed customer was upset when the product didn't work as expected.

B2 He realized he had been misinformed about the company's policies.

C1 The misinformed journalist published inaccurate information about the event.

C2 The misinformed politician's statement caused a lot of controversy.

Examples of misinformed in a Sentence

formal It is important to fact-check information to avoid being misinformed.

informal Don't believe everything you hear, you might end up misinformed.

slang Don't trust that website, it's full of fake news and will leave you misinformed.

figurative Her mind was a maze of misinformed thoughts, leading her astray.

Grammatical Forms of misinformed

• past tense: misinformed
• plural: misinformed
• comparative: more misinformed
• superlative: most misinformed
• present tense: misinform
• future tense: will misinform
• perfect tense: have misinformed
• continuous tense: is misinforming
• singular: misinformed
• positive degree: misinformed
• infinitive: misinform
• gerund: misinforming
• participle: misinformed

Origin and Evolution of misinformed

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'misinformed' originated from the combination of the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' or 'badly' and the word 'informed' meaning 'having knowledge or information'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'misinformed' has evolved to specifically refer to being given incorrect or false information, rather than simply lacking information. It is now commonly used in contexts where misinformation or false news is spread.