Synonyms of misconception

misconception

noun

ˌmis-kən-ˈsep-shən 

as in myth

a false idea or belief

it is a popular misconception that the Great Wall of China is visible from outer space

Synonyms & Similar Words

• myth
• delusion
• error
• illusion
• misunderstanding
• superstition
• fallacy
• misbelief
• falsehood
• untruth
• hallucination
• falsity
• misperception
• distortion
• misinterpretation
• old wives' tale
• misrepresentation
• miscomprehension
• lie
• misinformation
• pretense
• misapprehension
• fiction
• tale
• factoid
• inaccuracy
• misjudgment
• misstatement
• half-truth
• sophism
• story
• sophistry
• misknowledge
• fib
• misreport

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• truth
• verity

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of misconception

Losing relatives to disease outbreaks is always difficult, but responders say grief can be especially severe with Ebola in a country where the disease is viewed by many as evil due to rumors and misconceptions. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

Take the quiz here … LISTEN Tune in to explore common misconceptions about gun violence in America, the history of the Second Amendment, and why preventing homicides may require a different approach to public safety. — FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Companies using the technology say some concerns stem from misconceptions about how their pricing tools work. — Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026

Paul Bettany opened up in a recent interview with The Times about the public’s misconception of his relationship with Johnny Depp after text messages between the two actors were used in court during Depp’s libel lawsuit against The Sun. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026