misfit

noun

mis·​fit ˈmis-ˌfit How to pronounce misfit (audio)
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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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Marvel's more impressive big swing was getting audiences to fall in love with a talking raccoon, a tree and their motley crew of space misfits. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 June 2025 As one hoist of the Larry O’Brien Trophy would reveal, misfit champions are still champions. James Boyd, New York Times, 21 June 2025 Unfortunately, those lofty first-act ambitions give way to something much more formulaic, as Buzz joins forces with the usual ragtag bunch of misfits to battle the evil Emperor Zurg. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 20 June 2025 Those unsung misfits finally get their moment in Underdogs, a new five-part wildlife series narrated by Ryan Reynolds. Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 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 5 Jul. 2025.

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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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