off-putting

The definition of off-putting is a person, thing or situation that repels or is annoying.

(adjective)

An example of off-putting is a negative comment about a person's race.

See off-putting in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Chiefly Brit. tending to put one off; distracting, annoying, etc.

See off-putting in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Tending to disconcert or repel: “The trappings of upper-class life are off-putting and sterile” (Elizabeth Hess).

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