Definition

A wrong or incorrect idea or belief about something or someone.

Example

She had a misimpression about his intentions, thinking he was unfriendly when he was just shy.

Conversation

I think there’s been a bit of a misimpression about how I feel about the project.

Really? What do you mean by that?

Some people think I'm not interested, but that’s not true at all.

I get it; sometimes things can get lost in translation.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Misimpression → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrong or bad) and "impression" (from Latin "imprimere", meaning to press into or onto). The word refers to a wrong or bad impression made on someone.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mis-' meaning wrong and 'impression' as something pressed onto your mind — that's why misimpression means a wrong impression.

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