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

Her little acts of rebellion towards her tyrannical teachers attract the admiration of three other misfits and the four girls form an inseparable group. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 17 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

Here, misfits are welcome, and bric-a-brac is part of the appeal; the wonderfully bizarre name and devil-may-care attitude have been confusing (and delighting) first-timers for more than 70 years. — Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026

These political misfits have found entry to the Big Time through the Democratic Socialists of America. — Nolan Finley The Detroit News, Arkansas Online, 9 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