MISFIT Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

misfit

noun

Definition of misfit

as in maverick

a person who is different from other people and who does not seem to belong in a particular group or situation a comic book about a social misfit who discovers his superpower

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Recent Examples of misfit Yet as the season progresses, Lestat reunites with his hot undead mom (an icy Jennifer Ehle), and his origins as an aristocratic misfit in 18th century France come into focus, the new episodes feel increasingly in sync with Interview. — Judy Berman, Time, 2 June 2026 But, importantly, McCullers was a young misfit, and publishing has always loved nothing better than a wunderkind. — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 June 2026 Once the lovable expansion misfits, the Vegas Golden Knights have now become the black hat-wearing Oakland Raiders of the National Hockey League. — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026 The film — which follows a group of misfits who are pulled through a portal into a cubic world and guided by an expert crafter named Steve (played by Black) — debuted to a record $163 million domestic opening and ultimately grossed $960 million worldwide. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for misfit

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Noun

This love, combined with egalitarian ideals, has made Hill a bit of a late-blooming maverick.

— Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
His maverick persona and armored storm-chasing vehicle, the Dominator 3 — featured on Jay Leno’s Garage — directly inspired the character of Tyler Owens, played by Glen Powell in the 2024 summer blockbuster Twisters.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 June 2026

Definition of maverick

Noun

The outsider artist—which really does feel like the best way to describe her work as composer, book writer, and star—is Jennifer Nettles, half of the country-music band Sugarland, who has also pursued a career as an actor.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 July 2026
Courting progressives Holscher has styled herself as a populist outsider and a foil to Kelly.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

Definition of outsider

Noun

With his rugged handsomeness and wry sense of humor, Neill built an almost-50-year career playing heroes and villains, freaks and geniuses.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 13 July 2026
During the 2024 season, Pasquantino had a broken thumb after a freak play against the Astros in Houston.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

Definition of freak

Noun

Whether that’s a single-stock anomaly or a signal that the market has quietly repriced its tolerance for earnings disappointment across the sector is the question the rest of earnings season will start to answer.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Yet its success feels less like an anomaly than a symptom of the present, in which perpetual crisis has robbed the future of coherence.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of anomaly

Noun

But Neill doesn’t lean into the crotchety loner stereotype that could have ruined the entire film, finding a core of relatable decency in this outsider that instead holds the whole effort together with an honest humanity reflected in his choices.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 July 2026
The New Zealander drew international acclaim for roles as gruff loners and unhinged villains.

— Harrison Smith, Washington Post, 13 July 2026

Definition of loner

Noun

With its loose ends and digressions, Dream Me a Dream stays true to those idiosyncratic instincts while retaining enough of the welcoming glow of Dance of Love to make this an affecting farewell from an endearing eccentric.

— Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 22 June 2026
The eccentric cuz is quick to try and help Bobby solve problems, which often gets him into trouble, but ultimately pushes him out of his shell.

— Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026

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