Definition of Misperception

a wrong or incorrect understanding or interpretation of something

Examples of Misperception in a sentence

The idea that women did not work in the 1950s is a misperception since at least one out of three held down a job.  🔊

Although it is a common misperception that coffee is made from beans, the brew is actually derived from a seed.  🔊

Scientific research has proven that sugar does not cause hyperactivity in children, but parents all over the world continue to believe this misperception.  🔊

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