Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
misfit
Noun
/ˈmɪs.fɪt/
Definition
A person who does not fit in with the others or who does not conform to the expected standards of a group.
Examples
- After moving to a new city, Julia felt like a misfit among her new peers.
- He embraced his identity as a misfit and found comfort in a community of other outsiders.
Meaning
Misfit refers to someone who feels out of place within a certain social setting or group, often due to differing values, behaviors, or interests.
Synonyms
- Outcast
- Nonconformist
- Oddball
- Mismatch
- Square peg in a round hole
