Misbelief - English meaning

noun

An idiosyncratic belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality or rational argument, typically as a symptom of mental disorder.

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The delusion of being watched

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Something a person believes and wants to be true, when it is actually not true

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[ c ] we have no delusions that these kids are going to play pro basketball, but they are having fun.

noun

A mistake.

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Spelling errors

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A mistake, esp. in a way that can be discovered as wrong, or the making of such mistakes

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[ c ] a spelling/mathematical error, [ u ] investigators said the train crash was caused by human e…

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Something done or written by accident that is not correct, not accurate, or does not give the right result

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Make/introduce an error can i amend my vat return online if i've made an error?, correct/find an er…

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A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments.

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The notion that the camera never lies is a fallacy

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A false belief

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[ + that clause ] it is a common fallacy that only men are good at math., a fallacious argument

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Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially christian) doctrine.

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Huss was burned for heresy

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A belief opposed to the official belief of a church and that is considered wrong, or the condition of having such beliefs

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[ u ] fig. the concept of college athletes being paid to play sports was received as nothing short …

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An instance of a wrong or misinterpreted perception of a sensory experience.

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Stripes embellish the surface to create the illusion of various wood-grain textures

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An idea or belief that is not true, or something that is not what it seems to be

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We have no illusions about how difficult the job will be., [ + that clause ] i was under the illusi…

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A mistaken belief about or interpretation of something.

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People tried to exchange the vouchers under the misapprehension that they were book tokens

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A view or opinion that is incorrect because based on faulty thinking or understanding.

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Public misconceptions about antibiotic use

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An idea that is wrong because it is based on a failure to understand a situation

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[ + that clause ] it’s a common misconception that americans think only about money.

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An act or judgement that is misguided or wrong.

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Coming here was a mistake

verb

Be wrong about.

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Because i was inexperienced i mistook the nature of our relationship

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An action or decision that is wrong or produces a result that is not correct or not intended

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We all make mistakes., [ + to infinitive ] it was a mistake to come to this restaurant without a re…

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The quality of being contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted.

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The unorthodoxy of his style makes him stand out