ill-fitting
Too big, perhaps
Ill-fitting describes clothing or other wearable items that do not fit the body properly—too tight, too loose, or awkwardly shaped for the wearer.
The ill-fitting suit made him look disheveled despite the expensive fabric.
The term extends beyond clothing to describe anything that doesn't match or suit its intended purpose: an ill-fitting metaphor, an ill-fitting role, or ill-fitting dentures.
The implication is always of discomfort or awkwardness resulting from the poor fit.
Loose and drooping
- tightFirmly stretched or fitting
- looseNot firmly secured
- oversizedExceeding typical dimensions
- undersizedSmaller than standard
constricting · unflattering · sloppy · saggy · droopy · pinching · cramped · stretched
Irritation from friction
- pinchingSqueezing tightly between fingers
- bindingLegally or morally required
- constrictingMaking narrower by pressure
- squeezingPressing inward firmly
irritating · abrasive · scratchy · restrictive · impeding · unyielding · digging · rubbing
Not fitting together harmoniously
- out-of-placeNot fitting the surroundings
- jarringDisturbingly incongruous
- clashingStriking with discord
- incompatibleUnable to exist together
inconsistent · misaligned · unsuitable · inappropriate · wrong · discordant · inharmonious · discrepant
baggy
Loose and drooping
undersized · constricting · unflattering · sloppy · saggy · droopy · pinching · cramped · stretched · straining
chafing
Irritation from friction
- pinchingSqueezing tightly between fingers
- bindingLegally or morally required
- constrictingMaking narrower by pressure
squeezing · irritating · abrasive · scratchy · restrictive · impeding · unyielding · digging · rubbing · blistering
incongruous
Not fitting together harmoniously
- out-of-placeNot fitting the surroundings
- jarringDisturbingly incongruous
- clashingStriking with discord
incompatible · inconsistent · misaligned · unsuitable · inappropriate · wrong · discordant · inharmonious · discrepant · ill-suited
dentures
Removable artificial teeth
- prosthesisManufactured replacement body part
- orthoticsWearable alignment devices
- retainerUpfront professional fee
splint · brace · crown · bridge · implant · socket · liner · alignment · adjustment · slippage
- unstylishnessunstylish, unfashionable, tastelessness, dowdiness, frumpiness
- outdatedobsolete, outdated, out of date, dated, outmoded
ill-fittingfit like a glove
Match exactly, ideally tailored
tailored · snug · bespoke · form-fitting · comfortable
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