misfit

[mis-fit for 1; mis-fit, mis-fit for 2; mis-fit for 3]

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verb (used with or without object), mis·fit·ted, mis·fit·ting.

to fit badly.

noun

something that fits badly, as a garment that is too large or too small.
a person who is not suited or is unable to adjust to the circumstances of his or her particular situation: a misfit in one's job.

Origin of misfit

First recorded in 1815–25; mis-¹ + fit¹

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Examples from the Web for misfit

Contemporary Examples

A misfit according to his mother, he reportedly told a friend the devil was after him.
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October 24, 2014
Still, “They were my island of misfit toys,” she says, adrift.
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“I was always the misfit jock who was with people painting on walls,” he says.
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June 27, 2014
The Fitbit, Nike Fuelband, and Misfit Shine are its closest competitors.
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Gregory Ferenstein
June 26, 2014
"I'm almost in an age where I'm sort of a misfit," he told The Nashville Scene earlier this week.
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Andrew Romano
June 13, 2014

Historical Examples

He had no fences and would employ any misfit or doubtful that came along.
David Lannarck, Midget
George S. Harney
But I ask you: if we get on a ship, you can keep it from shooting the Misfit ships?
But, I Don't Think
Gordon Randall Garrett
One of the worst times had come during an attack by Misfit ships.
But, I Don't Think
Gordon Randall Garrett
Their misfit coats were heavy with melted snow and turned up at the collars.
Sister Carrie
Theodore Dreiser
Social economy the thing is called; which makes the eighth misfit.
Children of the Tenements
Jacob A. Riis

British Dictionary definitions for misfit

misfit

noun (ˈmɪsˌfɪt)

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

verb (ˌmɪsˈfɪt) -fits, -fitting or -fitted (intr)

to fail to fit or be fitted

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Word Origin and History for misfit

n.

1823, "garment which does not fit the person for whom it was intended;" see mis- (1) + fit (n.1). Meaning "person who does not fit his environment" is attested from 1880.

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Examples from the Web for misfit

Contemporary Examples

A misfit according to his mother, he reportedly told a friend the devil was after him.

Still, “They were my island of misfit toys,” she says, adrift.

“I was always the misfit jock who was with people painting on walls,” he says.

The Fitbit, Nike Fuelband, and Misfit Shine are its closest competitors.

"I'm almost in an age where I'm sort of a misfit," he told The Nashville Scene earlier this week.

Historical Examples

He had no fences and would employ any misfit or doubtful that came along.

But I ask you: if we get on a ship, you can keep it from shooting the Misfit ships?

One of the worst times had come during an attack by Misfit ships.

Their misfit coats were heavy with melted snow and turned up at the collars.

Social economy the thing is called; which makes the eighth misfit.

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Word Origin and History for misfit

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Origin of misfit