misfit

noun

mis·​fit ˈmis-ˌfit 

also

ˌmis-ˈfit 

1

: something that fits badly

2

: a person who is poorly adapted to a situation or environment

social misfits

Examples of misfit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lee’s previous films were populated by misfits; there had never been a character like Ben. — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Carrie follows misfit high‑schooler Carrie White (Howell) after having spent her life hidden away inside the walls of her home with her fiercely protective mother, Margaret (Samantha Sloyan). — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

By becoming the fifth MLB franchise to lose 100 or more games four seasons in a row, the Rockies are part of a historically inept collection of misfit teams who defined extended futility in the majors. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2026

Drawn to a lakeside haven by a mysterious pregnant woman, a heartbroken drifter finds refuge with a group of eccentric misfits. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1823, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for misfit

• acquit
• admit
• armpit
• backlit
• befit
• cockpit
• commit
• dalit
• dendrite
• emit
• illite
• moonlit

Kids Definition

misfit

noun

mis·​fit ˈmis-ˌfit  (ˈ)mis-ˈfit 

1

: something that fits badly

2

: a person poorly adjusted to his or her environment