How Do You Spell MISFIT?

Pronunciation: [mˈɪsfɪt] (IPA)

The word "misfit" has an interesting spelling which can be explained using International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The first syllable "mis" is pronounced as /mɪs/ with a short "i" sound and a soft "s" sound. The second syllable "fit" is pronounced as /fɪt/ with a short "i" sound and a hard "t" sound. This combination of sounds creates a word that means something or someone that does not fit in with a particular group or situation.

MISFIT Meaning and Definition

1. Misfit, as a noun, refers to an individual who does not fit in with or conform to the norms, expectations, or social standards of a particular group or society. It typically describes someone who feels out of place, is disconnected from their surroundings, or struggles to establish meaningful relationships due to a perceived lack of compatibility or acceptance. This term is often used to describe individuals who exhibit traits, behaviors, or characteristics that deviate from the majority or the mainstream, which can include unconventional appearance, beliefs, or interests.

   As an adjective, misfit describes something that is unsuitable, inappropriate, or incongruous within a specific context or a given set of criteria. It suggests a lack of fitting or matching qualities or elements within a particular system, group, or environment.

   The term "misfit" does not necessarily carry a negative connotation, as it can also highlight the uniqueness, individuality, and resilience of someone who dares to stand out from the crowd. It is often associated with individuals who challenge societal norms, embrace their differences, and strive to live authentically, even in the face of rejection or exclusion. Misfits may find solace and community among others who share similar perspectives or experiences, forming their own distinct group or subculture based on mutual understanding and acceptance.

2. A bad fit.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for MISFIT

• moffit
• msoit
• misst
• misdt
• milfat
• missfit
• missit
• mistfit
• miscif
• misght
• myfit
• missint
• miskito
• mistif
• misftis
• migfht
• miscito
• mesqit
• misdite
• misfir
• mifit
• misit
• bismit
• misfiet
• misfrom
• misvie
• miskniw
• lissit
• nisbit
• mosafet
• isiit
• MIsNIA
• midfot
• mislit
• misbirt
• Misib
• siefit
• Mosfite
• dismfit
• misfitet
• misfyte
• mismait
• Misria
• Misjie

Etymology of MISFIT

The word "misfit" originated from the combination of the prefix "mis-" meaning "bad" or "wrong", and the noun "fit" meaning "suitable" or "proper". It first appeared in English in the early 19th century. The term was initially used to describe an article of clothing that did not fit well, but eventually evolved to denote a person who does not fit well within a particular group or does not conform to societal norms and expectations.

Plural form of MISFIT is MISFITS

Conjugate verb Misfit

CONDITIONAL

I would misfit

you would misfit

he/she/it would misfit

we would misfit

they would misfit

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be misfiting

you would be misfiting

he/she/it would be misfiting

we would be misfiting

they would be misfiting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have misfit

you would have misfit

he/she/it would have misfit

we would have misfit

they would have misfit

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been misfiting

you would have been misfiting

he/she/it would have been misfiting

we would have been misfiting

they would have been misfiting

FUTURE

I will misfit

you will misfit

he/she/it will misfit

we will misfit

they will misfit

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be misfiting

you will be misfiting

he/she/it will be misfiting

we will be misfiting

they will be misfiting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have misfited

you will have misfited

he/she/it will have misfited

we will have misfited

they will have misfited

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been misfiting

you will have been misfiting

he/she/it will have been misfiting

we will have been misfiting

they will have been misfiting

IMPERATIVE

you misfit

we let´s misfit

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to misfit

PAST

I misfited

you misfited

he/she/it misfited

we misfited

they misfited

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was misfiting

you were misfiting

he/she/it was misfiting

we were misfiting

they were misfiting

PAST PARTICIPLE

misfited

PAST PERFECT

I had misfited

you had misfited

he/she/it had misfited

we had misfited

they had misfited

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been misfiting

you had been misfiting

he/she/it had been misfiting

we had been misfiting

they had been misfiting

PRESENT

I misfit

you misfit

he/she/it misfits

we misfit

they misfit

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am misfiting

you are misfiting

he/she/it is misfiting

we are misfiting

they are misfiting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

misfiting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have misfited

you have misfited

he/she/it has misfited

we have misfited

they have misfited

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been misfiting

you have been misfiting

he/she/it has been misfiting

we have been misfiting

they have been misfiting