English Reference
Noun

misfit

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈmɪsˌfɪt/ UK /mˈɪsfɪt/ mis·fit UK spelling misfit's, misfit's, misfitted, misfitting

n.someone who does not fit in with a group because they are different. It can also describe an object that does not fit properly into a space.

n.a person who is unable to conform to the standards or expectations of a particular group. In a physical sense, refers to an object that does not fit into a designated space or container.


SIMPLE

He was a misfit at the party because he didn't know anyone.

CONTEXTUAL

The new employee felt like a misfit in the corporate office, preferring the creative chaos of a startup.

COMPLEX

While the protagonist is a social misfit in his own community, his unique perspective allows him to solve problems that others overlook due to their rigid adherence to tradition.


From mis- + fit.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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