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ill-fitting

[il-fit-ing] / ˈɪlˈfɪt ɪŋ /




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Fuentes is a dweeby kid in an ill-fitting suit, with none of the congenial charms of Joe Rogan or masculine swagger of Andrew Tate.

From Slate • Dec. 5, 2025

John Williams, who co-ordinates the girls' teams, said they had educated players about how an ill-fitting sports bra can create an imbalance when running and cause injury.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

And she ordered a dozen ill-fitting vacation outfits on Shein.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

In others, he’s an imp hiding within an ill-fitting costume of normalcy.

From Salon • Oct. 13, 2025

I remember wearing such ill-fitting dresses and wish I had some stockings to give her.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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