inaccurate belief Synonym

Synonyme inaccurate belief

misconception - fallacy - delusion - error - misunderstanding - falsehood - myth - misbelief - misapprehension - misjudgment - misinterpretation - mistake - illusion - untruth - misperception - misimpression - false impression - wrong idea - incorrect assumption - erroneous belief - misguided notion - false notion - mistaken belief - wrong belief - incorrect perception - flawed understanding - mistaken impression - false assumption - wrong assumption - incorrect idea - misguided belief - unfounded belief - baseless belief - mistaken notion - erroneous assumption - false perception - misreading - miscalculation - misjudgement - misestimation - miscomprehension - misreckoning - misthinking - misapprehending - misestimating - miscalculating


An inaccurate belief refers to a conviction or assumption that is not supported by factual evidence or logical reasoning. These beliefs can arise from misinformation, cognitive biases, or cultural influences. Inaccurate beliefs persist despite clear and contradictory evidence because of psychological factors such as confirmation bias, where individuals favor information that supports their pre-existing notions. Correcting inaccurate beliefs often requires persistent effort and exposure to accurate information.



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