misperception
noun
mis·per·cep·tion
ˌmis-pər-ˈsēp-shən 
plural misperceptions
: a false or inaccurate perception
… a host of misperceptions about the '50s, including the skewed notion that women didn't work in the 1950s, especially if they were mothers. Even in the '50s, one-fifth of mothers had paying jobs.—
Jeff Reid
Jeff ReidExamples of misperception in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
One of the biggest barriers to realizing TNT’s full potential arises from the misperception of what TNT means for the police.
—Raeghn Draper, TIME, 18 June 2024
The mixed motives of states increase the chances of confusion and misperception, greatly exacerbating the effects of the security dilemma.
—Charles L. Glaser, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2024
Those misperceptions lead them to oppose transportation reforms that would limit the presence of cars and make urban neighborhoods cleaner, more pleasant, and less polluted — and would likely increase spending at their business, too.
—David Zipper, Vox, 11 June 2024
The now pervasive misperception of the world’s economy has consequences.
—Brad Setser, Foreign Affairs, 4 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for misperception 
Raeghn Draper, TIME, 18 June 2024
The mixed motives of states increase the chances of confusion and misperception, greatly exacerbating the effects of the security dilemma.
—Charles L. Glaser, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2024
Those misperceptions lead them to oppose transportation reforms that would limit the presence of cars and make urban neighborhoods cleaner, more pleasant, and less polluted — and would likely increase spending at their business, too.
—David Zipper, Vox, 11 June 2024
The now pervasive misperception of the world’s economy has consequences.
—Brad Setser, Foreign Affairs, 4 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for misperception
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'misperception.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near misperception
Cite this Entry
“Misperception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misperception. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
misperception
noun
mis·per·cep·tion
ˌmis-pər-ˈsep-shən
: a false perception
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share