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misfit

The correct spelling is misfit.

How to pronounce misfit

/ˈmɪsfɪt/
noun

IPA: /ˈmɪsfɪt/

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The correct spelling is misfit. An ill-fitting garment. For example: "The MBA was a misfit when stuck in a meeting with the programmers."

Usage Examples

The MBA was a misfit when stuck in a meeting with the programmers.

His suit was misfitted and looked awkward.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An ill-fitting garment.
  2. 2.A failure to fit well; unsuitability, disparity.
  3. 3.A badly adjusted person; someone unsuitable or set apart because of their habits, behaviour etc.

verb

  1. 1.To fit badly.

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