1. a wrong or inaccurate idea or opinion about something

Examples

• There’s a common misconception that lightning never strikes the same place twice.
• Many people have the misconception that all snakes are dangerous.
• The teacher corrected several misconceptions about the Civil War.
• It’s a misconception that you need to wait 24 hours before filing a missing person report.
• His misconception about her motives led to unnecessary conflict.
• The article aimed to clear up misconceptions about mental health.
• Popular misconceptions about science can be hard to overcome.