misfit
misfit Lexical Profile
misfit Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person whose behavior or attitude sets them apart from others in an uncomfortably conspicuous way, or who is poorly adapted to their environment or situation.
"Throughout high school, he felt like a social misfit until he joined the theater club."
Something that does not fit or fits badly, such as a garment or a mechanical component.
"The bespoke suit turned out to be a disappointing misfit around the shoulders and required extensive alterations."
• verb
To fit badly or improperly, or to fail to suit a particular purpose or environment.
"The replacement valve misfitted the antique pipe assembly, causing a slow leak."
Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the mid-18th century from the prefix 'mis-' (badly or wrongly) and the verb or noun 'fit', originally referring to poorly fitting clothing before extending to people who do not fit into their social environment in the early 19th century.