misconception

• Ein falsches oder irriges Verständnis oder eine irrige Annahme über etwas; eine Fehlvorstellung oder ein Denkfehler.

A noun referring to a false or erroneous understanding or belief about something.

1. Incorrect understandingB2formal

   A view or opinion that is incorrect because it is based on faulty thinking or understanding.

   Irrtum

   • There is a common misconception that all sharks are dangerous to humans.
   • The study aimed to correct the misconception about the disease.
   • Many people hold the misconception that success comes overnight.

   Synonymedelusionerrorfallacymisapprehensionmisinterpretationmisreadingmistakemisunderstanding

   Antonymecomprehensioninsightknowledgeperceptionunderstanding