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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Despite how much these factors can impact our daily lives, there are still many misconceptions about who is most vulnerable and what employers can or should do to help.
—Sean Fogarty, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
This is something called the therapeutic misconception, where patients believe that being part of an experiment, that experiment is actually intended to benefit them.
—Mandy Nguyen, Vox, 30 Nov. 2024
This misconception likely stems from the fact that one of the key ingredients in red velvet is cocoa powder.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
One common misconception is that vaccines are a source of ‘heavy metal’ exposure, and carry toxic health risks–especially for infants and children.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Nov. 2024
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Sean Fogarty, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
This is something called the therapeutic misconception, where patients believe that being part of an experiment, that experiment is actually intended to benefit them.
—Mandy Nguyen, Vox, 30 Nov. 2024
This misconception likely stems from the fact that one of the key ingredients in red velvet is cocoa powder.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
One common misconception is that vaccines are a source of ‘heavy metal’ exposure, and carry toxic health risks–especially for infants and children.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Misconception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misconception. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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