1
: something that fits badly
2
: a person who is poorly adapted to a situation or environment
social misfits
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The mayor went to a misfit mayor’s conference and then took a vacation to Canada and hasn’t been back in town since then.
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Greg Wehner , Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2025
What’s often forgotten about The Bad News Bears is just how wonderfully snotty, off-putting, and downright awful Walter Matthau’s collection of young misfits are.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 25 July 2025
Our lovable band of misfits must rise above inner (and outer) demons to try and save their loved ones, Tal’Dorei, and all of Exandria.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 July 2025
Aril irises are a bit of a misfit in iris circles, preferring semi-desert conditions and heat.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
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Greg Wehner , Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2025
What’s often forgotten about The Bad News Bears is just how wonderfully snotty, off-putting, and downright awful Walter Matthau’s collection of young misfits are.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 25 July 2025
Our lovable band of misfits must rise above inner (and outer) demons to try and save their loved ones, Tal’Dorei, and all of Exandria.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 July 2025
Aril irises are a bit of a misfit in iris circles, preferring semi-desert conditions and heat.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
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“Misfit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misfit. Accessed 6 Aug. 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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