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Misfit

usgb/ˈmɪsfɪt/Volume
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Emotional Tone

Misfit can have a negative, lonely feeling, often associated with exclusion or non-acceptance.

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As the new student, she felt like a misfit among her classmates.
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Not Always Negative

In some contexts, being a misfit can be positive, showing individuality and non-conformity.

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He proudly considered himself a misfit among the corporate types.
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Common Misuse

Don't confuse misfit with misfitted; misfit is about social fitting in, not size or shape.

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She wasn't a misfit; she just preferred different hobbies than her peers.
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