Definition of Misconception

a belief that is incorrect

Examples of Misconception in a sentence

The explorer set out to disprove the misconception about the Earth’s flatness.  🔊

Because of a misconception, many people arrived late to my party.  🔊

The idea celebrities are the happiest people in the world is a misconception which simply isn’t true.  🔊

As the teen delivered her baby, she realized her belief she couldn’t get pregnant was a misconception.  🔊

Unfortunately, I loaned my cousin money under the misconception he would repay me.  🔊

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