Misperception: meaning, definitions and examples
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misperception
[ ˌmɪs.pəˈsep.ʃən ]
in psychology
The incorrect interpretation or understanding of a situation or event.
Synonyms
misconception, misinterpretation, misunderstanding
Examples of usage
- His misperception of her intentions led to a misunderstanding.
- The misperception that all teenagers are lazy is a common stereotype.
in communication
A false belief or opinion that has been formed about someone or something.
Synonyms
delusion, false impression, misbelief
Examples of usage
- The misperception that she was unapproachable was quickly dispelled when people got to know her.
- There is a misperception that success is solely based on luck.
Translations
Translations of the word "misperception" in other languages:
🇵🇹 percepção equivocada
- percepção errada
- mal-entendido
🇮🇳 ग़लतफ़हमी
🇩🇪 Fehlwahrnehmung
🇮🇩 salah persepsi
🇺🇦 хибне сприйняття
🇵🇱 błędne postrzeganie
🇯🇵 誤解
🇫🇷 perception erronée
🇪🇸 percepción errónea
🇹🇷 yanlış algılama
🇰🇷 오해
🇸🇦 سوء فهم
🇨🇿 mylné vnímání
🇸🇰 mylné vnímanie
🇨🇳 误解
🇸🇮 napačno zaznavanje
🇮🇸 rangtúlkun
🇰🇿 қате түсіну
🇬🇪 არასწორი აღქმა
🇦🇿 yanlış anlaşılma
🇲🇽 percepción errónea
Word origin
The word 'misperception' originated from the combination of 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and 'perception' meaning 'the way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted'. The term first appeared in the English language in the mid-20th century and has been used predominantly in psychology and communication studies to describe instances where an individual's understanding or belief about a situation is inaccurate or flawed.