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

Example Sentences

Despite his misimpression, Drake nevertheless disliked the statute because he said it effectively transformed county attorneys and law enforcement officers into collection agents for landlords.

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