misfit

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

verb (used with or without object)

misfitted, misfitting.

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

Rickey, all forced smiles and performative boyishness, wants to charm his way into blissful indecision, while Glenn, a classically Cera-esque misfit of unearned confidence, talks himself into an illusion of control over his destiny.

From Los Angeles Times

Based on one of the world's best-selling video games, the film tells the story of four misfits pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld - the place where all players start in Minecraft.

From BBC

The Crumbs moved often, which only heightened Robert’s self-identification as a misfit.

From Los Angeles Times

Based on one of the world's best-selling video games, the film tells the story of four misfits pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld – the place where all players start in Minecraft.

From BBC

The film tells the story of four misfits pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld – the place where all players start in Minecraft.

From BBC

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• bohemian
• dissenter
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