misfit
/mɪsˈfɪt/
noun
- A person who does not fit in with a particular group or society, often because of their behavior, appearance, or beliefs.
- The club was full of misfits who found friendship in their shared love of comic books.
- She was considered a misfit in her conservative town because of her colorful hair and tattoos.
- In high school, he felt like a misfit because he loved poetry while everyone else loved sports.
- Something that does not fit properly or is the wrong size or shape.
- The puzzle piece was a misfit and wouldn't snap into place.
- The mechanic found a misfit in the gear assembly that caused the noise.
- The shirt was a misfit, with sleeves that were much too long.
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verb
- To fail to fit properly or be suitable.
- Her ideas misfit the company's traditional culture.
- The key misfits the lock, so we can't open the door.
- The new part misfits the old machine and won't work.