misperception

noun

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Recent Examples of misperception Stigma, lack of awareness, and misperceptions about the virus and prevention tools remain significant barriers—but as Ciara explains, open conversations can change that. — Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 17 Mar. 2026 Ashley said among misperceptions people have is assuming adult children living with them can no longer be claimed as dependents. — Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026 Rent prices, in particular, have fallen, though Wegmann said there’s still something of a broad misperception in Austin. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026 In addition to warhead limits, the treaty provided for data sharing, mutual compliance checks and a mechanism for dialogue to raise and resolve potential misperceptions about what the other side is doing. — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for misperception
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  1. misconception
  2. mistake
Noun
  • Overhead Watering There is a misconception that the whole plant needs to be watered.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026
  • There’s a common misconception that community college is somehow a lesser path.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of misconception
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  • The mistakes that sink applications Loan files in this category rarely die because the borrower earns too little.
    — Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Innovation Is Not One Game Organizations also make the mistake of treating innovation as a single activity.
    — Jeff DeGraff, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
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“Misperception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misperception. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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