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Meaning of wrong impression
A wrong impression refers to a mistaken or incorrect opinion or idea about something or someone.
Etymology of wrong impression
The phrase "wrong impression" has its roots in the words "wrong" and "impression".
"Wrong" comes from Old English "wrang", meaning "twisted" or "crooked", while "impression" comes from Latin "impressio", meaning "a pressing into" or "a stamp".
The phrase has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a mistaken or incorrect opinion or idea.
Synonyms
misconception
misinterpretation
misapprehension
mistaken idea
false impression
erroneous notion
incorrect assumption
misguided belief
distorted view
flawed understanding
mistaken view
misjudgment
miscalculation
misreading
false assumption
mistaken conception
wrong idea
incorrect impression
misguided opinion
false belief
mistaken opinion
misperception
distorted perception
incorrect view
flawed opinion
mistaken assumption
erroneous impression
Definitions
- A wrong impression is defined by Oxford Languages as a false or mistaken opinion or idea about something or someone.
- * It can also refer to a misinterpretation or misconception of a situation, person, or thing.
Usage Examples
- The politician's words gave a wrong impression of her stance on the issue.
- * I got a wrong impression of the movie from the trailer, it was actually really good.
- * The company's financial reports gave a wrong impression of their stability.
Antonyms
correct impression
right idea
accurate notion
true understanding
correct assumption
proper view
accurate opinion
true belief
correct interpretation
right opinion
accurate perception
proper understanding
correct conception
true impression
accurate assumption
correct misinterpretation
proper notion
accurate view