erroneous impression

Frequency: 6.98.0 per million words

An incorrect idea, feeling, or opinion about someone or something.

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Examples (10)

  • The news report created an erroneous impression that the company was bankrupt.
  • She had formed an erroneous impression of his character based on rumors.
  • The misleading headline gave readers an erroneous impression of the study's findings.
  • His silence left an erroneous impression that he agreed with the proposal.
  • The documentary corrected the erroneous impression that all sharks are dangerous.
  • Don't let her stern appearance give you an erroneous impression of her kindness.
  • The politician's statement created an erroneous impression about the budget deficit.
  • Years later, she realized she had maintained an erroneous impression of her childhood.
  • The partial data led to an erroneous impression of the market trends.
  • His casual dress gave the erroneous impression that he wasn't taking the meeting seriously.