Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
misassumption
noun
/ˌmɪsəˈsʌmpʃən/
Definition
A mistaken belief or judgment; an incorrect assumption.
Examples
- Her misassumption about his feelings caused unnecessary tension between them.
- He realized that his misassumption of the project’s requirements had led to significant delays.
- Making a misassumption can often lead to confusion in conversations.
Meaning
Misassumption refers to the act of making an assumption that is wrong, leading to a misunderstanding or error in judgment.
Synonyms
- misinterpretation
- misconception
- error
- fallacy
