Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

misknowledge

noun

/ˌmɪsˈnɒlɪdʒ/

Definition

A lack of accurate knowledge or understanding about a particular subject.

Examples

The teacher corrected the students’ misknowledge about historical events.
Misknowledge can often lead to poor decision-making in important matters.
His misknowledge of the rules resulted in his disqualification from the competition.

Meaning

Misknowledge refers to the state of being misinformed or having incorrect information about something. It implies a deficiency in knowledge, leading to misconceptions or errors in judgement.