misimpression

[ mis-im-presh-uhn ]

noun

1. a faulty or incorrect impression; a misconception or misapprehension.

Word History and Origins

Origin of misimpression¹

First recorded in 1660–70; mis- ¹ + impression

Related Words

• confusion
• deception
• delusion
• fantasy
• hallucination
• image
• misconception
• myth
• pipe dream
• semblance