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

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Recent Examples of misconceptions One of the biggest misconceptions is that sustainability and farmer livelihoods are separate conversations. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 Galarza said misconceptions about electric stoves are the largest obstacle to broader use. — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 Contrary to common misconceptions, studying for the SHSAT doesn’t have to be expensive. — Wai Wah Chin, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026 Her speech highlighted the importance of tackling the misconceptions about addiction and its roots in early childhood experiences, another one of Kate’s key causes in her royal work. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026 Many, maybe even most, of these negative views of athletics held by my colleague and others are based on misconceptions. — Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026 There are plenty of opinions about the new class of drugs, some of which are backed up by facts or misconceptions. — Bo Evans, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 He’s best known as the creator and star of the show Adam Ruins Everything — debunking cultural myths and other prevalent misconceptions — which ran for three seasons on TruTV. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026 To hear Karrahbooo tell it now, one of the most lasting misconceptions is also one of the simplest. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconceptions
  1. myths
  2. delusions
  3. errors
  4. illusions
Noun
  • After decades of perspective-shifting literary retellings like Wide Sargasso Sea and The Mists of Avalon and the current trend of feminist Greek myths, Cathy is an enigma begging for some traumatic backstory to staple her flaws together.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Some myths about private capital persist for small-business owners, especially around what an investment actually means for a company.
    — Frank Williamson, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of myths
Noun
  • The company has also been sued by the parents of kids who took their own lives, alleging that ChatGPT encouraged suicide and harmful delusions.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The Mayo Clinic defines the mental health condition as typically marked by hallucinations, delusions, depression, and mania.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of delusions
Noun
  • During the ship’s christening, reservations to the specialty dining restaurants were hard to come by due to technical issues and scheduling errors, which will hopefully be ironed out when the next group sets sail.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The researchers conducted experiments that produced distinct brainwave patterns depending on whether there was a reward prediction error, a state prediction error, or both errors simultaneously.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of errors
Noun
  • The Hering and Wundt illusions are examples of how straight lines can appear curved if intersecting lines cross them at a certain angle.
    — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026
  • In each case, however, modern physics has shown these assumptions to be illusions.
    — Adam Frank, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of illusions

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