misperception

American

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

noun

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

Example Sentences

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More than ever there is a strong risk of misperception and miscalculation of intentions and consequences.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“A central misperception among investors is conflating the fortunes of speculative crypto assets with the adoption trajectory of payment stablecoins,” Lau wrote.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

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 • Jan. 15, 2026

And interestingly, our misconception might actually fuel our misperception.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2025

Yet another misperception people have of mathematics is that it is limiting, and somehow opposed to human freedom.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

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