off-putting
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Recent research on the growth of social supermarkets, external backed the idea that they were less off-putting than food banks and large commercial stores for those facing food insecurity.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Her affect can be off-putting, but that alone can’t explain the extreme negative reactions she generates.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
Most tracks feature a degree of pitch-shifting vocal processing identified with the software AutoTune, and some of these take the effect to an extreme that fans of the group’s more traditional side will find off-putting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Sugar is often added to drinks for mouthfeel and to cover up the off-putting tastes of functional ingredients.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
People didn’t find the accent odd or off-putting.
From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
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