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
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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
While congressional dysfunction sometimes dominates the American political discourse, the former Senator pauses for a moment when asked to illuminate the single biggest misconception the average American has of Congress.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
In Brickell's view, the media's misconceptions about the Simon & Garfunkel singer-songwriter went beyond his personality.
—Lizzie Hyman, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2024
This discrepancy arises from misconceptions about trade incomes; over half of entry-level trade workers make $50,000 or more annually.
—Maria Williams, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
The researchers said that their study debunked the misconception that drinking tea leads to osteoporosis, suggesting instead that tea can actually improve bone density.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Verywell Health, 22 Mar. 2024
Edwards started her online autism advocacy journey to combat the misconceptions about autism.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
Several misconceptions undergird the pessimism about China’s economic potential.
—Nicholas R. Lardy, Foreign Affairs, 2 Apr. 2024
Profit Rich and Cash Poor Butler went on to dispel misconceptions about Black wealth.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 29 Mar. 2024
Dan Falk, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024
While congressional dysfunction sometimes dominates the American political discourse, the former Senator pauses for a moment when asked to illuminate the single biggest misconception the average American has of Congress.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
In Brickell's view, the media's misconceptions about the Simon & Garfunkel singer-songwriter went beyond his personality.
—Lizzie Hyman, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2024
This discrepancy arises from misconceptions about trade incomes; over half of entry-level trade workers make $50,000 or more annually.
—Maria Williams, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
The researchers said that their study debunked the misconception that drinking tea leads to osteoporosis, suggesting instead that tea can actually improve bone density.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Verywell Health, 22 Mar. 2024
Edwards started her online autism advocacy journey to combat the misconceptions about autism.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
Several misconceptions undergird the pessimism about China’s economic potential.
—Nicholas R. Lardy, Foreign Affairs, 2 Apr. 2024
Profit Rich and Cash Poor Butler went on to dispel misconceptions about Black wealth.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Misconception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misconception. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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