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Meaning of misfit

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

misfit

Pronunciation:/ˈmɪsfɪt//mɪsˈfɪt/

noun

Definitions

  1. An ill-fitting garment.

  2. A failure to fit well; unsuitability, disparity.

  3. A badly adjusted person; someone unsuitable or set apart because of their habits, behaviour etc.

    Example: The MBA was a misfit when stuck in a meeting with the programmers.

verb

Definitions

  1. To fit badly.

    Example: His suit was misfitted and looked awkward.