MISCONCEPTION Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

misconception

noun

ˌmis-kən-ˈsep-shən

Definition of misconception

as in myth

a false idea or belief it is a popular misconception that the Great Wall of China is visible from outer space

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truth
verity

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Recent Examples of misconception Byrd shared the story behind her longtime misconception while speaking with Jess Rothschild in a bonus episode of Finding Fire Island. — Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 Why the Position Exists at All One persistent misconception is that the brace position is designed to save a passenger in a crash. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026 Another misconception exists regarding regulation, as many fintech firms consider obtaining licenses to be the hardest part of expansion. — Eugenia Mykuliak, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Attorney Al Watkins, who represented the McCloskeys during the early stages of the controversy, said one of the biggest misconceptions about the case is what triggered the confrontation in the first place. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for misconception

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Noun

Despite numerous myths, a cat's fur color does not impact its personality traits.

— Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026
This is myth, and fisheries biologists know that pike do feed during the hot months just as other fish do.

— Jack G. Mell, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026

Definition of myth

Noun

We are encouraged to indulge our delusions about replacement theory and white male superiority and to surrender to our instincts toward incivility and division.

— Dawn M. Turner, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
As Lines’ delusions calcified, so did ChatGPT’s affirmations.

— Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 2 July 2026

Definition of delusion

Noun

Third baseman Ryan McMahon also committed a throwing error, New York's 19th in its last 14 games.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
England is hoping karma is on its side after a famous goal-scoring error sealed a World Cup loss to Argentina 40 years ago at Azteca Stadium.

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of error

Noun

His update on the C-cut began just below the chin, with extra lift at the roots and inward-curving lengths that narrowed toward the ends to create the illusion of a heart.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 July 2026
Following the fall of Poland in September 1939, and before Germany invaded Denmark and Norway in April 1940, the absence of sustained military operations created the illusion of normalcy.

— Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of illusion

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