Synonyms for

Misfit

Verb / ˈmɪˌsfɪt / Another word for misfit — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person or thing that is not suited or does not fit in a particular environment or situation.

Synonyms & similar words

outsider oddball maverick nonconformist rebel eccentric weirdo freak deviant misfit miscreant castaway outcast pariah exile stranger alien foreigner drifter

Example sentences

  1. I feel like a misfit in this group because I don't share the same interests as everyone else.
  2. The puzzle piece was a misfit and didn't fit into any of the other pieces.
  3. He was always considered a misfit because he dressed differently than everyone else.
  4. The misfit toys in Rudolph's story were eventually accepted and loved for their differences.

Quotes

  • 'I'm a misfit, I'm a rebel, I'm a writer, I'm a singer, I'm a poet, I'm a dreamer, I'm everything that you can't put into a box.' - Nikki Rowe
  • 'I was a misfit. I read all the time. I didn't have many friends. I was kind of weird.' - Jennifer Weiner
  • 'Being a misfit is the only way to become who you're meant to be.' - Tim Burton

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