misconception
noun
mis·con·cep·tion
ˌmis-kən-ˈsep-shən 
plural misconceptions
: a wrong or inaccurate idea or conception
a common/popular misconception
There's this misconception that you get famous and everything is perfect.—
Chris Daughtry
Chris DaughtryThe new name, along with more stringent criteria for diagnosing the disorder, represents an attempt to clear up misconceptions about the disorder and to have it taken more seriously by psychiatrists as well as the courts.—Janny Scott
Janny ScottMany gardeners are under the misconception [=have the mistaken idea] that bamboos grow only in mild climates.—Nan Sterman
Nan Sterman… artists, writers, and musicians who labor under the misconception that it's possible to come up with something new under the sun …—Simon Reynolds
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Examples of misconception in a Sentence
it is a popular misconception that the Great Wall of China is visible from outer space
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While virtually everyone recognizes the environmental and social benefits of thrifting, certain barriers and misconceptions prevail, hindering the industry’s global adoption.
—Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
This is a common misconception, but no, most people will not want to wear more than one pair of socks while hiking.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
The study learned that misconceptions about romance novels still persist, even among avid readers.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Despite her growing empire and larger-than-life public persona, Rae is quick to dispel one common misconception.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 31 Jan. 2025
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Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
This is a common misconception, but no, most people will not want to wear more than one pair of socks while hiking.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
The study learned that misconceptions about romance novels still persist, even among avid readers.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Despite her growing empire and larger-than-life public persona, Rae is quick to dispel one common misconception.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 31 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for misconception
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“Misconception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misconception. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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