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Misbelief: meaning, definitions and examples

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misbelief

[ ˌmɪs.bɪˈliːf ]

Noun

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in psychology

A misbelief is a false or mistaken belief that is held despite evidence to the contrary. It is a cognitive bias that can lead to irrational thinking and decision-making.

Synonyms

delusion, erroneous belief, false belief.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
misbelief	Similar to 'misbelief', it typically refers to a widely held but incorrect view or notion, often about traditions or customs. There is a prevalent misbelief about the effectiveness of certain traditional medicines
false belief	A general term for any belief that is incorrect or untrue, often used in everyday conversation. He had a false belief that his investments would make him wealthy overnight
erroneous belief	Refers to a specific incorrect belief caused by misunderstanding or misinformation, often used in more formal contexts. The erroneous belief that the Earth is flat has been debunked by scientists for centuries
delusion	Used when someone strongly believes something despite clear evidence to the contrary, often implying a psychological or perceptual issue. She lived under the delusion that she was always right, regardless of what evidence showed

Examples of usage

People with misbeliefs may refuse to accept facts that challenge their beliefs.
His misbelief that he was invincible led to reckless behavior.
She held onto her misbelief despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.

Translations

Translations of the word "misbelief" in other languages:

🇵🇹 falsa crença

🇮🇳 गलत विश्वास

🇩🇪 Irrglaube

🇮🇩 kepercayaan yang salah

🇺🇦 помилкова віра

🇵🇱 błędne przekonanie

🇯🇵 誤った信念

🇫🇷 fausse croyance

🇪🇸 creencia errónea

🇹🇷 yanlış inanç

🇰🇷 잘못된 믿음

🇸🇦 اعتقاد خاطئ

🇨🇿 mylná víra

🇸🇰 mylná viera

🇨🇳 错误的信念

🇸🇮 napačno prepričanje

🇮🇸 ranghugmynd

🇰🇿 қате сенім

🇬🇪 მცდარი რწმენა

🇦🇿 yanlış inanc

🇲🇽 creencia errónea

Etymology

The word 'misbelief' originated from Middle English, where 'mis-' denoted a negative prefix and 'belief' referred to trust or faith. Over time, it evolved to describe a false or mistaken belief. The concept of misbelief has been studied in psychology to understand how individuals can maintain beliefs that are contradicted by evidence.