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
Recent Examples on the Web
Tess Holliday is addressing misconceptions about anorexia nervosa and other restrictive eating disorders.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
Woodford was aware, though, of some execution workers who may have believed people of color might have been more difficult to inject with the lethal injection drugs, a common misconception.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 18 Apr. 2024
Moreover, my extensive research on the subject was enough to overcome widespread misconceptions about the technology and its ability to comfortably heat and cool my home.
—Andrew Heath, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Hussain, who was born in Glasgow to first-generation immigrants from Kashmir and Pakistan, felt compelled to challenge the misconception of Muslims in America, particularly after Islamophobia rose after the 9/11 attacks.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
The fifth misconception is that Chinese entrepreneurs are fleeing the country as Beijing cracks down on businesses, especially on the tech sector.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2024
His response was reserved yet firm in that there’s a lot of misconception about the root of the issues.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
There’s a common misconception that the cost of building an infosec program is too high for many businesses, especially smaller ones.
—Justin Rende, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The fact that Stenness is no longer a grand stone circle highlights a misconception about the use of these monuments, says Edmonds.
—Dan Falk, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024
Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
Woodford was aware, though, of some execution workers who may have believed people of color might have been more difficult to inject with the lethal injection drugs, a common misconception.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 18 Apr. 2024
Moreover, my extensive research on the subject was enough to overcome widespread misconceptions about the technology and its ability to comfortably heat and cool my home.
—Andrew Heath, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Hussain, who was born in Glasgow to first-generation immigrants from Kashmir and Pakistan, felt compelled to challenge the misconception of Muslims in America, particularly after Islamophobia rose after the 9/11 attacks.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
The fifth misconception is that Chinese entrepreneurs are fleeing the country as Beijing cracks down on businesses, especially on the tech sector.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2024
His response was reserved yet firm in that there’s a lot of misconception about the root of the issues.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
There’s a common misconception that the cost of building an infosec program is too high for many businesses, especially smaller ones.
—Justin Rende, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The fact that Stenness is no longer a grand stone circle highlights a misconception about the use of these monuments, says Edmonds.
—Dan Falk, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024
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“Misconception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misconception. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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