# misfit

/ˈmɪsˌfɪt/ (US) · /mˈɪsfɪt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/misfit
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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