misconception
noun
an erroneous conception; mistaken notion.
misconceptions
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pluralof misconception.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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That is the contention of Marieke Blom, chief economist at Dutch bank ING, who has embarked on a mission to correct some of the gloomier misconceptions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Women's Aid says there are many misconceptions about domestic abuse, external, including that it is only perpetrated by "bad people" rather than being a reflection of sexism in wider society.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Inside the beverage industry, Infante says one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the explosion of nonalcoholic drinks is that they’re replacing alcohol altogether.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
“And why I bring that up is, you know, there’s a lot of misconceptions and tropes about who student loan borrowers are, and who are the ones who are falling behind.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
When you’re in it and you’re mixed up with feelings, assumptions, influences, and misconceptions, things seem completely impossible to change.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
