Definition of MISFIT

misfit

Plural: misfits

Noun

  • someone unable to adapt to their circumstances
  • An ill-fitting garment.
  • A failure to fit well; unsuitability, disparity.
  • A badly adjusted person; someone unsuitable or set apart because of their habits, behaviour etc.

Verb

Verb Forms: misfitted, misfitting, misfits

  • To fit together or be suitable incorrectly.
  • To fit badly.

Examples

  • His suit was misfitted and looked awkward.
  • The ’Q’ and ’Z’ tiles often seem to misfit perfectly with the rest of your letters.

Origin / Etymology

From mis- + fit.

Synonyms

maverick

Scrabble Score: 11

misfit: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
misfit: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
misfit: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

misfit: valid Words With Friends Word