Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

faulty-assumption

noun

/ˈfɔːlti əˈsʌmpʃən/

Definition

A belief or idea that is incorrect or based on a misunderstanding.

Examples

Many decisions were made based on a faulty assumption about the market trends.
His argument was weakened by a faulty assumption regarding the data.
The project failed largely due to the team’s faulty assumptions about the resources needed.

Meaning

Faulty assumptions are often formed when an individual makes a judgment without sufficient evidence, leading to misconceptions or errors in reasoning.