Word
misfit
Phoneticsmis·fit, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈmɪsˌfɪt/
UK/mˈɪsfɪt/
Countable noun
Definition
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.
Examples
“He was a misfit at the party because he didn't know anyone.”
“The new employee felt like a misfit in the corporate office, preferring the creative chaos of a startup.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Real-World Examples
“In the series, glee club New Directions helped misfit students find their voices through song and dance.” Etymology
From mis- + fit.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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