Off-putting Definition

ôfpo͝otĭng, ŏf-
adjective
Tending to disconcert or repel.
Was rankled by the off-putting remarks.
American Heritage
Tending to put one off; distracting, annoying, etc.
Webster's New World

(uncommon) Alternative form of off-putting.

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Origin of Off-putting

  • From put off.

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Off-putting Sentence Examples

  • In addition, it's very off-putting to believe you must sacrifice such luxuries and necessities to appease the mandates of feng shui.

  • Sean's logorrhea can be off-putting to those who spend a lot of time with him. We often end up tuning him out.

  • Tea tree oil exudes a potent, camphor-type smell, which is pleasant to some and off putting to others.

  • Well done to all players, especially Jenny, who continued to play her solo cadenza despite an off-putting phone ringing!

  • There's a nod too to They Might Be Giants, especially on ' Precious Metals ', which some might find off-putting.

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