Sentence examples for ill-fitting from inspiring English sources

"ill-fitting" is a correct and usable word in written English
It is most commonly used to describe something (usually clothing) which does not fit correctly, or which is not suitable for the intended purpose. For example, "The ill-fitting shirt did not flatter her figure."

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ill-fitting

adjective

Poorly fitted.

  • An ill-fitting pair of jeans

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Their ties were ill-fitting.

It is like an ill-fitting mane.

Three ill-fitting components were a result.

Namely many, many ill-fitting clothes.

Harlem's ill-fitting denim is replaced with Columbia's ill-fitting slacks.

A wiry, mustachioed man wearing an ill-fitting suit appeared.

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The clothing they do have is ill fitting and threadbare.

I'm frankly horrified by the sloppy, ill fitting look of this dress.

Ditch ill fitting clothing.

An outdated pattern of dry-rot and ill-fitting prejudicial old-cloth.

The pants were ill fitting.

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