Definitions for MISFIT
mɪsˈfɪt for 1; mɪsˈfɪt, ˈmɪsˌfɪt for 2; ˈmɪsˌfɪt for 3mis·fit

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. misfitnoun

   someone unable to adapt to their circumstances

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1. Misfitnoun

   A person who does not fit in comfortably with the surrounding situation or society; one who cannot conform or adjust to the circumstances in which he lives.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. misfitnoun

   An ill-fitting garment.

2. misfitnoun

   A failure to fit well; unsuitability, disparity.

3. misfitnoun

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

4. misfitverb

   To fit badly.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Misfit

   Misfit is the second single from UK singer Amy Studt. Released on 9 June 2003, the single reached a peak of number six on the UK Singles Chart and is Studt's most successful single to date. It was also her most successful single internationally, peaking within the top 50 in Australia, Ireland, the Netherlands and Sweden. It is taken from her debut album, False Smiles. The song is criticizing those who conform, labelling them superficial and saying it is all right to be a misfit.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Misfitnoun

   the act or the state of fitting badly; as, a misfit in making a coat; a ludicrous misfit

2. Misfitnoun

   something that fits badly, as a garment

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Misfit

   "Misfit" is the second single from UK singer Amy Studt. Released on 9 June 2003, the single reached a peak of #6 in the charts and is Studt's most successful single to date. It was also the most successful single internationally. It is taken from her debut album, False Smiles. The song is criticizing those who conform, labelling them superficial and saying it is all right to be a misfit. It is included on Now 55 in the UK.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Misfit

   mis-fit′, n. a bad fit, of clothes, &c.—v.t. to make of a wrong size: to supply with something that does not fit.

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1. misfit

   Song lyrics by misfit -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by misfit on the Lyrics.com website.

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How to pronounce MISFIT?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say MISFIT in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of MISFIT in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of MISFIT in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of MISFIT in a Sentence

1. Lewis Lapham:

   Except in a few well-publicized instances (enough to lend credence to the iconography painted on the walls of the media), the rigorous practice of rugged individualism usually leads to poverty, ostracism and disgrace. The rugged individualist is too often mistaken for the misfit, the maverick, the spoilsport, the sore thumb.

2. Lorien Carter:

   A lot of his identity was formed because of his racial ambiguity. ... Terrell felt (like) a misfit most of his life, terrell just wanted to be loved, honestly ... and as a result, made some poor decisions, and I think that's something we can all relate to.

3. Alan Stern:

   We wondered why Pluto was a misfit.

4. Emilia Salach:

   Every misfit in a flock is more exposed to rejection and harm ... We can see already it hasn't been accepted yet by most of our little penguin family.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=MISFIT
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=MISFIT
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Misfit
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misfit
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/MISFIT
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=MISFIT
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=MISFIT