misconceptions

2 definitions • 3 examples

an idea that is wrong because it has been based on a failure to understand a situation:

We hope our work will help to change popular misconceptions about disabled people.

[ + that ] I'd like to clear up the common misconception that older workers don't know how to use technology.

an idea that is wrong because it is based on a failure to understand a situation:

[ + that clause ] It’s a common misconception that Americans think only about money.