misperception
noun
mis·per·cep·tion
ˌmis-pər-ˈsēp-shən 
plural misperceptions
: a false or inaccurate perception
… a host of misperceptions about the '50s, including the skewed notion that women didn't work in the 1950s, especially if they were mothers. Even in the '50s, one-fifth of mothers had paying jobs.—
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At the time of the campaign’s launch, Regent James raised concerns that some of the images used by the campaign were racially insensitive and furthered misperceptions about the impact on the Black community.
—Callie Rennison, Denver Post, 25 June 2025
In addition, the two sides no longer have mutually trusted interlocutors with deep experience in the relationship who can share views in an unofficial manner, thus reducing misperceptions.
—Michael Swaine, Twin Cities, 17 May 2025
Most importantly, these conversations can help break down the misperception that the CPO’s strategic value can only be found in cost savings while fostering more holistic collaboration opportunities.
—M. Todd Abner, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
According to the psychologist, many popular screening and assessment tools include normal human distress, which often results in the misperception that every person in distress needs a mental health professional.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
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Callie Rennison, Denver Post, 25 June 2025
In addition, the two sides no longer have mutually trusted interlocutors with deep experience in the relationship who can share views in an unofficial manner, thus reducing misperceptions.
—Michael Swaine, Twin Cities, 17 May 2025
Most importantly, these conversations can help break down the misperception that the CPO’s strategic value can only be found in cost savings while fostering more holistic collaboration opportunities.
—M. Todd Abner, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
According to the psychologist, many popular screening and assessment tools include normal human distress, which often results in the misperception that every person in distress needs a mental health professional.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
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“Misperception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misperception. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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misperception
noun
mis·per·cep·tion
ˌmis-pər-ˈsep-shən
: a false perception
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