misconception
- an erroneous conception; mistaken notion.
Origin of misconception
Related Words for misconception
delusion, misunderstanding, misinterpretation, fallacy, fault, error, misapprehension, mistake, misconstructionExamples from the Web for misconception
Contemporary Examples of misconception
I think a misconception everybody has is that I had an ulterior motive.
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“I think people have the misconception that restaurants are rolling in it,” Pemoulie says.
If The Biggest Loser could correct this misconception, it would do a lot to reduce anti-obesity prejudice.
But in most emergencies, anyone taking a closer look would find that misconception countered by the reality of African leadership.
So why the misconception about what the Bronies are, and what they stand for?
Historical Examples of misconception
The misconception is in supposing that you sail this ship instead of John Truck.
Homeward BoundJames Fenimore Cooper
Be pleased to bear in mind that this is no case of a misconception or a mistake.
Lord KilgobbinCharles Lever
It would be easy to assure him that the whole was a misconception,—a mistake of meaning.
Roland CashelCharles James Lever
"Then perhaps I lie under some misconception," said the Major, courteously.
The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II)Charles James Lever
You will, I feel sure, pardon his misconception of the circumstances.
The O'RuddyStephen Crane
misconception
- a false or mistaken view, opinion, or attitude
Word Origin and History for misconception
1660s, from mis- (1) + conception. Related: Misconceptions.