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Uninformed vs Misinformed - What's the difference?

uninformed | misinformed |

As an adjective uninformed

is not informed; ignorant.

As a verb misinformed is

past tense of misinform.

uninformed

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • not informed; ignorant

    • misinformed

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (misinform)

    • misinform

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • to give or deliver false, fake, or misleading information.
    • It is clear that the politician misinformed the public on the issue.

    Synonyms

    * misguide, mislead

    Related terms

    * misinformant * misinformer * misinformation

    See also

    * (l)