misfit

[ mis-fit mis-fit, mis-fit mis-fit ]

verb (used with or without object)

, mis·fit·ted, mis·fit·ting.

1. to fit badly.

noun

1. something that fits badly, such as a garment that is too large or too small.
2. a person who is not suited or is unable to adjust to the circumstances of a particular situation:

   She was a misfit in that job after her big promotion.

misfit

noun

1. a person not suited in behaviour or attitude to a particular social environment
2. something that does not fit or fits badly

verb

1. to fail to fit or be fitted

Word History and Origins

Origin of misfit¹

First recorded in 1815–25; mis- ¹ + fit ¹

Example Sentences

After winning an Academy Award for playing a depraved fan who kidnaps her favorite author in “Misery,” Bates became known for playing misfits.

From Los Angeles Times

Gerry Wills, who organised the transportation of the cannabis and went on to spend six years in an American prison, said Marks' skill was bringing "misfits" together.

From BBC

Centered around his character Chip, a misfit member of a cult who misses a date with ritual suicide, the indie release mines joy from a dark place.

From Los Angeles Times

“All of the characters are coven-less witches so we are all loners, misfits and bandits who come together for this common goal of achieving our dreams,” said Zamata.

From Los Angeles Times

Set after the events of “WandaVision,” “Agatha All Along” will see the eponymous witch team up with a goth teen to form a ragtag coven of misfit witches in an attempt to regain her powers.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bohemian
• dissenter
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