misbelief

Definitions

A false or incorrect belief.

The act of believing something that is not true.

Examples

It is a common misbelief that eating carrots will give you perfect night vision.

He had to overcome the deep-seated misbelief that he was incapable of learning a new language.

Synonyms

fallacy delusion misconception error false belief illusion mistaken idea

Antonyms

truth fact certainty verity correct understanding reality accuracy