Misfit ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Misfit ( noun )

  1. A person who does not fit in with the others in a group or society.
  2. A thing that does not fit in with the others in a group or collection.
  3. A machine, tool, or other object that does not fit properly.

Origin:

From old english *mǣnan ("to mean, signify") + fit ("apt, suite.d")

Examples:

  1. He felt like a misfit among his new colleagues.
  2. The square peg is a misfit among the round holes.
  3. The part was a misfit and had to be adjusted.
  4. The artist is often seen as a misfit in the traditional art world.
  5. Some people called him a misfit, but he was just different.

(As a verb)

Misfit ( verb )

  1. A person who does not fit in with the others in a group or society.
  2. A thing that does not fit in with the others in a group or collection.
  3. A machine, tool, or other object that does not fit properly.

Origin:

From old english *mǣnan ("to mean, signify") + fit ("apt, suite.d")

Examples:

  1. He felt like a misfit among his new colleagues.
  2. The square peg is a misfit among the round holes.
  3. The part was a misfit and had to be adjusted.
  4. The artist is often seen as a misfit in the traditional art world.
  5. Some people called him a misfit, but he was just different.
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