misfits

Meanings

• noun

  A group of people or things that are not able to fit or belong properly in a particular group or situation.

  - "The group of children with learning disabilities were considered misfits in their regular school."
  - "Despite his exceptional skills, he felt like a misfit in the corporate world."

• noun

  Something that does not fit properly or is not suitable for a particular use or purpose.

  - "The old key was a misfit in the new lock."
  - "Her shoes were misfits, causing her discomfort during the marathon."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with misfits
fits , hits , bits , mits

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Variants

List of all variants of misfits that leads to same result
misfit , misfits

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Etymology

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Originally used in the 15th century, the term 'misfit' comes from the Middle English word 'mis-fitte,' meaning 'not fitting.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'misfit' was first used in print in the 15th century.

2. The term 'misfit' is often used in psychology to describe individuals who do not fit in with their peer group.

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Related Concepts

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1. Outcasts: Individuals or groups that are rejected or excluded from society due to their differences.

2. Nonconformists: Individuals who do not conform to societal norms or expectations.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the term 'misfits' is often used to describe individuals or groups that do not conform to societal norms or expectations. This can include individuals with disabilities, those who identify as LGBTQ+, and others who are marginalized or stigmatized.

How to Memorize "misfits"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people or objects that do not fit in together.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'misfit' with the idea of something not fitting properly or belonging.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'M Is For Fits, But Mis-Fits Don't' to remember the definition.

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