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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

Example Sentences

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It has taken 20 years for the misconceptions about the increased risks of HRT to be corrected — and for the FDA to partially lift the black-box warning on some estrogen products.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Lack of planning and misconceptions around a new $6,000 senior tax deduction could lead to missed tax savings.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

"The only thing I was worried about is some misconceptions that teachers were trying to shirk their duty of marking and that's not the case at all," Polley said.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The findings revealed consistent misconceptions about which foods are more or less harmful to the environment.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

Yet some of his examples plainly arose from his own misconceptions.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik