misbelief

[mis-bi-leef]

misbelief Definition

• 1. a false or mistaken belief
• 2. a belief that is not in accordance with the facts

Using misbelief: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "misbelief" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  It is a common misbelief that vaccines cause autism.

• Example

  His misbelief about the company's financial situation led to his poor investment decisions.

• Example

  The misbelief that the earth is flat has been debunked for centuries.

misbelief Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for misbelief

• delusion
• fallacy
• myth
• superstition

Phrases with misbelief

• under a misbelief

  based on a false or mistaken belief

  Example

  He acted under a misbelief that he was entitled to the money.

• correct a misbelief

  to change someone's false or mistaken belief to the correct one

  Example

  I had to correct her misbelief that all snakes are poisonous.

• common misbelief

  a widely held but false or mistaken belief

  Example

  It is a common misbelief that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis.

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Summary: misbelief in Brief

'Misbelief' [mis-bi-leef] refers to a false or mistaken belief that is not in accordance with the facts. It is often used to describe beliefs that are widely held but incorrect, such as 'the misbelief that vaccines cause autism.' 'Misbelief' can be corrected by presenting the correct information, as in 'I had to correct her misbelief that all snakes are poisonous.'