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ill-fitting
UK
/ˌɪlˈfɪt.ɪŋ/
US
/ˌɪlˈfɪt̬.ɪŋ/
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.
Translations
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.
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.
Definitions
She returned the ill-fitting dress because it was too tight at the shoulders.
Synonyms
poorly fitting
poorly tailored
too tight
too large