ill-fitting

[ il-fit-ing ]

adjective

1. (of a garment) not fitting well.
2. not appropriate or suitable.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ill-fitting¹

First recorded in 1865–70; ill ( def ) + fitting ( def )

Example Sentences

Other users have been referring to the cabinet - and their trousers - as "ill-fitting", according to local media.

From BBC

As for the other, let’s just say that there is no Jonesy in this movie, so they shove someone into that role . . . and it’s ill-fitting.

From Salon

In a cream ill-fitting three-piece suit, the host should've shown up in something that isn’t so monochromatic, especially considering the theme.

From Salon

These are the kind of looks that get Lakers coaches canned, especially coaches who are already being widely criticized for ill-fitting rotations and unfocused strategy.

From Los Angeles Times

Or right-wing men yelling because Taylor Swift has cats or because she dates a hunky, vaccinated NFL player instead of, I dunno, having babies with a guy in ill-fitting cargo shorts.

From Salon

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