1
: something that fits badly
2
: a person who is poorly adapted to a situation or environment
social misfits
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But over the course of the season, Ned convinces his team of misfits that actual reporting is the way to success — leading eventually to three nominations at the local journalism awards.
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
Because tracking these microscopic misfits through plant tissues is akin to chasing ghosts with a magnifying glass.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
Chronic misfit erodes energy, motivation, and wellbeing.
—Dave Winsborough, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Watch Luca on Disney+ A Bug's Life Shrink to insect size in this 1998 film that depicts the battle of an ant named Flik (Dave Foley) and his misfit friends against an imposing grasshopper named Hopper (Kevin Spacey), who wants to take over their home.
—Sydni Ellis, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
Because tracking these microscopic misfits through plant tissues is akin to chasing ghosts with a magnifying glass.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
Chronic misfit erodes energy, motivation, and wellbeing.
—Dave Winsborough, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Watch Luca on Disney+ A Bug's Life Shrink to insect size in this 1998 film that depicts the battle of an ant named Flik (Dave Foley) and his misfit friends against an imposing grasshopper named Hopper (Kevin Spacey), who wants to take over their home.
—Sydni Ellis, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Misfit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misfit. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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misfit
noun
mis·fit
ˈmis-ˌfit 
(ˈ)mis-ˈfit
(ˈ)mis-ˈfit
1
: something that fits badly
2
: a person poorly adjusted to his or her environment
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