misperception

noun

Meaning

An incorrect understanding or interpretation of something.

Examples

His misperception of the situation led to a very awkward conversation.
There is a common misperception that all sharks are aggressive toward humans.

Synonyms: mistake, misunderstanding, misconception, fallacy

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misperception

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌmɪspərˈsepʃən/

Definition

An incorrect understanding or interpretation of something.

Examples

His misperception of the situation led to a very awkward conversation.
There is a common misperception that all sharks are aggressive toward humans.
She tried to correct the public misperception about her company's environmental policies.

Synonyms of misperception

Words with a similar meaning to misperception:

mistake
misunderstanding
misconception
fallacy

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