Synonyms for misfit

Most common

eccentric · maverick · oddment

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A failure to fit well; unsuitability, disparity.

Forms

Plural

misfits → eccentrics, mavericks, freaks, oddments…

Example sentences

• eccentric Prof. Smith is famous for his eccentric life style.
• maverick They have a maverick disregard for fashion.
• oddment She is ingenious in economising every oddment.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

freak¹

7 letters

oddment

8 letters

maverick³

9 letters

eccentric³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (maverick³ = 3 syllables).