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 films have often zeroed in on misfits and outcasts, cut off from society’s embrace. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026

Mecha Man, who is at the center of a dysfunctional team of misfit heroes. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026

Carrie in King’s novel and De Palma’s film is a flinching, socially inept, mousey misfit. — ArsTechnica, 21 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

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