ill-fitting

adjective

Meaning

Not the correct size or shape for the person or object it is intended to cover.

Examples

The actor struggled to move gracefully in his ill-fitting costume during the play.
She decided to return the dress because it was ill-fitting around the waist.

Synonyms: loose, baggy, oversized, unflattering

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ill-fitting

adjective

Pronunciation: ˌɪlˈfɪtɪŋ

Definition

Not the correct size or shape for the person or object it is intended to cover.

Examples

The actor struggled to move gracefully in his ill-fitting costume during the play.
She decided to return the dress because it was ill-fitting around the waist.
An ill-fitting helmet provides very little protection during a bicycle accident.

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