misnomers
Inaccurate name choices
Misnomers are names or terms that don't accurately describe what they refer to.
A koala bear is a misnomer because koalas aren't bears.
Calling something a misnomer suggests the label is misleading or historically inaccurate: Calling it a "free" trial is a misnomer—they charge you immediately.
The singular is misnomer.
Mark with incorrect information
- mistitleName something incorrectly
- misidentifyName incorrectly
- misclassifyCategorize something incorrectly
- miscategorizeLabel under wrong type
misattribute · misbrand · miscall · mischaracterize · misrepresent · misapply · mistag · confuse
Traditional explanatory tale
- fallacyError in reasoning
- misconceptionErroneous belief or understanding
- misunderstandingFailure to grasp meaning
- misbeliefFalse notion held true
false notion · urban legend · mistaken belief · erroneous assumption
Tree-dwelling Australian marsupial
- peanutEdible underground legume
- starfishFive-armed marine invertebrate
- jellyfishDrifting marine stinger
- tin foilThin metallic sheeting
lead pencil · funny bone · Arabic numerals · French horn · English horn · sweetbread · prairie dog · guinea pig
mislabel
Mark with incorrect information
- mistitleName something incorrectly
- misidentifyName incorrectly
- misclassifyCategorize something incorrectly
miscategorize · misattribute · misbrand · miscall · mischaracterize · misrepresent · misapply · mistag · confuse · wrong label
myth
Traditional explanatory tale
- fallacyError in reasoning
- misconceptionErroneous belief or understanding
- misunderstandingFailure to grasp meaning
misbelief · false notion · urban legend · mistaken belief · erroneous assumption
koala bear
Tree-dwelling Australian marsupial
- peanutEdible underground legume
- starfishFive-armed marine invertebrate
- jellyfishDrifting marine stinger
tin foil · lead pencil · funny bone · Arabic numerals · French horn · English horn · sweetbread · prairie dog · guinea pig · silkworm