Synonyms of misconceptions

misconceptions

noun

plural of misconception

as in myths

a false idea or belief

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• myths
• delusions
• errors
• illusions
• superstitions
• misunderstandings
• fallacies
• falsehoods
• untruths
• misbeliefs
• falsities
• hallucinations
• distortions
• misperceptions
• pretenses
• misinterpretations
• inaccuracies
• lies
• misinformation
• old wives' tales
• factoids
• tales
• misapprehensions
• fictions
• misrepresentations
• misstatements
• misjudgments
• half-truths
• stories
• sophistries
• sophisms
• miscomprehensions
• fibs
• misreports
• misknowledges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• truths
• verities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of misconceptions

Supporters of the Correct the Map campaign say a different projection could help provide a fairer visual representation of the world and challenge longstanding misconceptions about Africa's size and importance. — Jewel Bright, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

The Next Competitive Advantage One of the biggest misconceptions about enterprise AI is that lower AI spend equals better governance. — Prajkta Waditwar, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

The need for respect James Sherrell, a program specialist at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, points to misconceptions around vaccine hesitancy as a classic example. — Cara Kelly, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

This weekend though, Dodgers president and another member of the ownership group, Stan Kasten, addressed it, clearing up several misconceptions and pointing out that the story has little to do with the team. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

One of the biggest misconceptions surrounding AI in logistics is that adoption is primarily a technology challenge. — George Ninikas, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

Brad Tietz, director of Midwest government affairs for the Data Center Coalition, said in an interview much of that comes down to misconceptions, and that the industry should listen to communities and address their concerns. — Ben Szalinski, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

There are a lot of frustrating misconceptions about the politics of the South. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026

The Miami Herald spoke with several shop owners who expressed concern about rising costs but refused to go on the record, many citing the stigma surrounding the religion and misconceptions about practitioners. — Delia Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026