Misconception (Noun)
Meaning
An incorrect conception.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The common misconception that sharks are mindless killers has been debunked by recent research.
- A misconception about the benefits of a vegan diet is that it is protein-deficient.
- One misconception about meditation is that it requires a completely quiet and peaceful environment.
- The misconception that all mentally ill people are violent is a stereotype that needs to be addressed.
- A misconception about the historical period of the Wild West is that it was a time of lawlessness and chaos.
Antonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Fantasy
- Phantasy
- Self-deceit
- False Belief
- Misapprehension
- Misunderstanding
- Fancy
- Erroneous Belief
- Hallucination