misfit

noun

mis·​fit ˈmis-ˌfit How to pronounce misfit (audio)
also
ˌmis-ˈfit How to pronounce misfit (audio)
1
: something that fits badly
2
: a person who is poorly adapted to a situation or environment
social misfits

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Directed by Ty Roberts (12 Mighty Orphans) from a script by Lane Garrison, the sports drama follows the true story of a Little League team of misfits who dedicate their season to a teammate’s ailing father. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024 Media analysts believe some combination of these misfits to be between a possibility and an inevitability — so maybe don’t cut your cord just yet. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024 An odd-ball team of misfits and foreign agents fill out the roster. Erik Kain, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Our lovable band of misfits must rise above inner (and outer) demons to try and save their loved ones, Tal’Dorei, and all of Exandria. Joe Otterson, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for misfit 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1823, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of misfit was circa 1823

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“Misfit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misfit. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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misfit

noun
1
: something that fits badly
2
: a person poorly adjusted to his or her environment

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