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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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
“There’s a lot of misconceptions about brain health. A lot of people think dementia either happens or it doesn’t — that there’s inevitability around it,” said Juan Rodriguez, AARP’s vice president of brain health.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
“We are confident that through ongoing discussions with LAPD, we can clear up the current misconceptions that led to today’s disappointing pause,” said the spokesperson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
Our misconceptions and stereotypes about men and women at work shape our reality—and could reshape it, if only we would accept the hard facts and work to change them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Her mind was reeling with misconceptions and abysmal value judgments.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
