misfit

mis·fit | \ ˈmis-ˌfit

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Definition of misfit

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 Linus is a solitary case worker in charge of making sure that a group of misfit kids with magical powers are safe at their island’s orphanage. — Angela Haupt, Washington Post, "15 feel-good books guaranteed to lift your spirits," 20 Oct. 2020 Perennial misfit Jimmy Butler -- who is on his fourth team in the past four years -- leads the team, and is complimented by veterans Goran Dragic and Jae Crowder. — Calum Trenaman, CNN, "NBA Finals: LeBron James finding new ways to define greatness," 29 Sep. 2020 The memory that 2017 Ann is desperate to avoid — or somehow miraculously change — is that of her first love, Jimmy, a misfit like herself, passionate about music and literature. — Laurie Hertzel, Star Tribune, "Review: 'Dear Ann,' by Bobbie Ann Mason," 4 Sep. 2020 The potential series would focus on an office of misfit agents who investigate cases too wacky, ridiculous, or dopey for Scully and Mulder. — Lauren Huff, EW.com, "X-Files animated comedy spin-off in development at Fox," 28 Aug. 2020 The film stars Maisie Williams (as Wolfsbane), Henry Zaga (Sunspot), Blu Hunt (Mirage), Charlie Heaton (Cannonball) and Anya Taylor-Joy (Magik) as misfit teenagers with superpowers who have to team up to fight their way out of a mysterious asylum. — Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, "Critics call 'The New Mutants' movie 'generic' and 'the sub-basement of originality'," 28 Aug. 2020 This comedy put girl power on the pitching mound and the angst of awkward youth at every position on the field for a bunch of misfit kids and a has-been drunk of a coach. — Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, "Film study: The Denver Post sports department’s favorite sports movies to ride out the coronavirus," 1 May 2020 Another mathematical misfit, a prize possession for any cabinet, is simply known as the monster. — Quanta Magazine, "The Two Forms of Mathematical Beauty," 16 June 2020 Over the course of the episode, the struggles of generations of Chinese Americans to fit in here — from the 100-year-old San Francisco restaurateur Cecilia Chiang to the much younger chef Brandon Jew — is placed in parallel with the misfit dish. — Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, "San Antonio Mixtli chef to be featured on ‘Top Chef’ judge Padma Lakshmi’s new streaming series ‘Taste the Nation’ on Hulu," 15 June 2020

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“Misfit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misfit. Accessed 28 Oct. 2020.

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misfit

noun

English Language Learners Definition of misfit

: a person who is different from other people and who does not seem to belong in a particular group or situation

See the full definition for misfit in the English Language Learners Dictionary

misfit

mis·fit | \ mis-ˈfit

, ˈmis-ˌfit \

Kids Definition of misfit

1 : something that is the wrong shape or size or is inappropriate

2 : a person who does not seem to belong in a particular group or situation

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