Facts Vs. Fiction

noun a view or opinion that is incorrect because it is based on faulty thinking or understanding

• There is a common misconception that all snakes are venomous.
• Don't fall for the misconception that eating carrots will improve your eyesight overnight.
• The misconception that vaccines cause autism is totally bogus.
• She realized that her misconception about love was holding her back from finding true happiness.

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

• It is important to fact-check information to avoid being misinformed.
• Don't believe everything you hear, you might end up misinformed.
• Don't trust that website, it's full of fake news and will leave you misinformed.
• Her mind was a maze of misinformed thoughts, leading her astray.