misconception

Irrtum, Fehlvorstellung

Eine falsche Vorstellung oder Überzeugung, die auf einem Missverständnis beruht.

In einfachem Englisch: An idea or belief that is wrong because someone does not understand something correctly.

• That is a common misconception.
• The guide corrected several misconceptions about the city.
• She challenged the misconception that expensive food is always healthier.

So benutzt man es: a misconception about something (The lesson corrected a misconception about birds.); the misconception that… (Many people have the misconception that bats are blind.)

Synonyme: misunderstanding, mistaken belief, false impression

Häufige Wendungen: a common misconception, correct a misconception, misconception about something