contrary to popular belief

Meaning

contrary to popular belief

The opposite of what most laypeople would think is true.
Contrary to popular belief, Columbus was not the first person to discover America.

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Antonyms

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Words in the phrase

contrary to popular belief

Close letter words and terms

contrary to one's interests contrary to one's own interests contrary to one's wishes contrary to popular opinion contrary to public order contrary to somebody's wishes