misconceived
adjective
mis·con·ceived
ˌmis-kən-ˈsēvd 
1
: badly conceived
a confusing, misconceived film
a misconceived plan
2
: wrong or inaccurate
the misconceived notion that bats are birds
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Contemporary costume design can carry the misconceived assumption that wardrobe choices come easily or don’t require much planning.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Misconceived.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misconceived. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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