Common Misconceptions

noun a colloquial term for a male parent or father

• The daddy longlegs is a type of arachnid known for its long, thin legs and small body.
• I saw a daddy longlegs crawling on the wall in the living room.
• Hey, check out that daddy longlegs over there by the window!
• The tall, skinny man was often referred to as a daddy longlegs by his friends.

noun lack of knowledge or information

adjective ignorant

• Ignorance of the law is not an excuse for breaking it.
• Don't let your ignorance get in the way of learning something new.
• Some people choose to stay ignorant about important issues.
• In the darkness of ignorance, knowledge is the light that guides us.

noun a view or opinion that is incorrect because it is based on faulty thinking or understanding

• There is a common misconception that all snakes are venomous.
• Don't fall for the misconception that eating carrots will improve your eyesight overnight.
• The misconception that vaccines cause autism is totally bogus.
• She realized that her misconception about love was holding her back from finding true happiness.