misfit

/ˈmɪsfɪt/ /mɪsˈfɪt/

noun

An ill-fitting garment.

Examples :

"The jacket I bought online was a complete misfit; the sleeves were far too long and the shoulders too tight. "

appearance wear

noun

A failure to fit well; unsuitability, disparity.

Examples :

"The new student's clothes and attitude were a misfit for the school's strict dress code. "

character person human style society quality

noun

A badly adjusted person; someone unsuitable or set apart because of their habits, behaviour etc.

Examples :

"The MBA was a misfit when stuck in a meeting with the programmers."

person character attitude society

verb

To fit badly.

Examples :

"His suit was misfitted and looked awkward."

character human society

Meanings

Examples :

"The jacket I bought online was a complete misfit; the sleeves were far too long and the shoulders too tight. "

Examples :

"The new student's clothes and attitude were a misfit for the school's strict dress code. "

Examples :

"The MBA was a misfit when stuck in a meeting with the programmers."

Examples :

"His suit was misfitted and looked awkward."

Related Words

adjusted verb

To modify.

programmers noun

One who writes computer programs; a software developer.

fitting verb

To be suitable for.

disparity noun

The state of being unequal; difference.

shoulders noun

The part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and forearm socket.

complete noun

A completed survey.

attitude noun

The position of the body or way of carrying oneself.

sleeves noun

The part of a garment that covers the arm.

garment noun

A single item of clothing.

failure noun

State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.

unsuitable adjective

Not suitable; unfit; inappropriate.

behaviour noun

The way a living creature behaves or acts.