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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMisfit
/ˈmɪs.fɪt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person or thing that is poorly suited or not fitting in with a particular group or environment.
"He felt like a misfit in the corporate world, where everyone else seemed to thrive." - 2
An individual who is different from others in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable or out of place.
"The artist was often regarded as a misfit due to her unconventional style."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the verb 'misfit' (formed from the prefix mis- meaning 'wrongly' or 'badly' plus 'fit', originating in the late 16th century). Over time, the term shifted from referring literally to poorly tailored clothing to metaphorically describing a person who does not fit into a particular group or society.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Misfit" is said worldwide
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inadapté
Transliteration: inadapté
"Il se sentait comme un inadapté dans ce groupe."
Außenseiter
Transliteration: Außenseiter
"Er fühlte sich wie ein Außenseiter in der Schule."
inadatto
Transliteration: inadatto
"Si sentiva inadatto nel suo nuovo lavoro."
inadaptado
Transliteration: inadaptado
"Se sentía como un inadaptado entre sus compañeros."
inadaptado
Transliteration: inadaptado
"Ele se sentia como um inadaptado na festa."
असामान्य व्यक्ति
Transliteration: asamaanya vyakti
"वह उस समूह में असामान्य व्यक्ति की तरह महसूस करता था।"
不合群的人
Transliteration: bùhéqún de rén
"他在这个团队中感觉像个不合群的人。"
부적응자
Transliteration: bujeogeungja
"그는 그 그룹에서 부적응자처럼 느꼈다."
ミスフィット
Transliteration: misufitto
"彼はそのグループでミスフィットのように感じた。"
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