misfit
Americanverb (used with or without object)
noun
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something that fits badly, such as a garment that is too large or too small.
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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.
noun
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a person not suited in behaviour or attitude to a particular social environment
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something that does not fit or fits badly
verb
Etymology
Origin of misfit
Example Sentences
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Scripts were packed with bad-boy rebels, spoiled teen queens and uncool misfits of all kinds.
From Salon
She knew what “The Muppet Show” star symbolized and recognized what she meant to her misfit youngest, a zaftig kid frequently chided for taking up too much space.
From Salon
True crime author Howard Sounes described the gang as "ragamuffins and misfits".
From BBC
There is just enough character in the comedy to create stakes in the narrative; its misfit energy has fueled the screen’s bands of outsiders throughout the years.
From Los Angeles Times
Then, he said, as the show evolved, “these misfits became bullies.”
From Los Angeles Times
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