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misfits

 

[ ˈmɪsfɪts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

TV show

A misfit is a person whose behavior or attitude sets them apart from others in an uncomfortable or awkward way. They often feel like they don't fit in with mainstream society.

Synonyms

eccentric, outsider, rebel

Examples of usage

  • He always felt like a misfit in high school, never quite fitting in with any particular group.
  • The TV show 'Misfits' follows a group of young offenders who develop superpowers, making them even more misfits in society.
Context #2 | Noun

General

A misfit is also a small piece or part that is not fitting or matching correctly with the rest. It can also refer to a person or thing that is not suitable for a particular purpose or situation.

Synonyms

inappropriate, incongruity, mismatch

Examples of usage

  • She tried to fix the puzzle, but there was a misfit piece that didn't belong.
  • The old computer was a misfit in the modern office, unable to run the latest software.

Translations

Translations of the word "misfits" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desajustados

🇮🇳 अनुपयुक्त

🇩🇪 Außenseiter

🇮🇩 orang yang tidak cocok

🇺🇦 невідповідні

🇵🇱 niedopasowani

🇯🇵 不適合者

🇫🇷 inadaptés

🇪🇸 inadaptados

🇹🇷 uyumsuzlar

🇰🇷 부적응자

🇸🇦 غير متوافقين

🇨🇿 nepřizpůsobiví

🇸🇰 neprispôsobiví

🇨🇳 不合适者

🇸🇮 neprilagojeni

🇮🇸 óaðlagandi

🇰🇿 бейімсіздер

🇬🇪 არაშესაფერი

🇦🇿 uyğunsuzlar

🇲🇽 inadaptados

Etymology

The word 'misfit' originated in the mid-19th century, combining 'mis-' (meaning 'badly') and 'fit' (meaning 'suitable'). It initially referred to a person who is poorly suited to a particular role or situation. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a broader sense of not fitting in or belonging, capturing the essence of being an outsider or nonconformist.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,977, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.