misfit
|mis-fit|
B2
/ˈmɪsˌfɪt/
doesn't fit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misfit' originates from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the word 'fit', meaning 'to be suitable'.
Historical Evolution
'misfit' changed from the Middle English word 'misfiten' and eventually became the modern English word 'misfit'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'something that does not fit properly', but over time it evolved to include people who do not fit into social norms.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person whose behavior or attitude sets them apart from others in an uncomfortably conspicuous way.
He always felt like a misfit in school.
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Noun 2
an object or piece of clothing that does not fit properly.
The jacket was a misfit, too tight around the shoulders.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39