misbelief
/mɪsˈbɪlfiːf/ · mis·be·lief
noun
- An erroneous belief The scientist's misbelief about the laws of physics led to a series of failed experiments.
- A heresy; an unorthodox belief The artist's misbelief in the power of art to change the world inspired her to create provocative works.
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Did you know? The concept of misbelief has been explored in various philosophical and literary works, including Plato's 'The Republic', where the idea of a 'misbelief' is used to describe a false or misguided understanding of reality.