misperception

American  

[mis-per-sep-shuhn] / ˌmɪs pərˈsɛp ʃən /

noun

1. an act of understanding or perceiving something incorrectly; an incorrect understanding or perception.

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Example Sentences

Chatbots could challenge that misperception by reminding users how much they enjoyed a recent conversation and nudging them to reach out to friends and family.

From The Wall Street Journal

It added: "His colour, age and a common misperception that greyhounds need lots of exercise, were all factors that prevented Bobby finding his forever home - plus an unwillingness to share his toys."

From BBC

“Just because there’s a pickup in inflation, it doesn’t mean the Fed has to be that structural,” Lee said, adding that this misperception has kept many investors from turning bullish even though the Fed resumed cutting interest rates in September.

From MarketWatch

And interestingly, our misconception might actually fuel our misperception.

From Slate

“Cuts at the National Park Service, for example, don’t affect the park concessionaires — and those companies run most of the visitor-facing services, such as lodging, dining, shuttle services and much more. The misperception of chaos at the parks is a PR issue that can have real consequences.”

From Los Angeles Times