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ill-fitting

UK
/ˌɪlˈfɪt.ɪŋ/
US
/ˌɪlˈfɪt̬.ɪŋ/

Translations

ill-fittingadjective
UK
/ˌɪlˈfɪt.ɪŋ/
US
/ˌɪlˈfɪt̬.ɪŋ/
Hyphenated compound adjective; usually describes something that does not fit properly or is unsuitable in size, shape, or purpose.
mal ajustéSe dit surtout d’un vêtement ou d’un objet qui ne va pas bien en taille ou en forme.
She returned the ill-fitting dress because it was too tight at the shoulders.
Elle a rendu la robe mal ajustée parce qu’elle était trop serrée aux épaules.
mal adaptéS’emploie pour une chose, une solution ou une mesure qui ne convient pas à un but donné.
An ill-fitting solution can cause more problems than it solves.
Une solution mal adaptée peut causer plus de problèmes qu’elle n’en résout.
Synonyms
poorly fitting
misfitting
ill-suited
unsuitable
inappropriate
poorly tailored
ill-proportioned
awkward
ill-matched
ill-adapted
ill-assorted
unfitting
unflattering
baggy
too tight
too large
oversized
undersized
Antonyms
well-fitting
fitting
tailored
well-tailored
snug

Definitions

ill-fittingadjective
Not fitting properly or not suitable in size, shape, or purpose.
She returned the ill-fitting dress because it was too tight at the shoulders.
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