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

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

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