misconceptions

NOUN

wrong idea, impression

Synonyms

STRONGEST

delusion fallacy misinterpretation misunderstanding

STRONG

error fault misapprehension misconstruction mistake

WEAK

mistaken belief

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certainty fact reality surety truth

STRONG

accuracy correction correctness

WEAK

comprehension perception understanding

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misconceptions

We break down several tax-centric misconceptions about gifting.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

Women's Aid says there are many misconceptions about domestic abuse, external, including that it is only perpetrated by "bad people" rather than being a reflection of sexism in wider society.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

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

When you’re in it and you’re mixed up with feelings, assumptions, influences, and misconceptions, things seem completely impossible to change.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King