off-putting
Example Sentences
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Sugar is often added to drinks for mouthfeel and to cover up the off-putting tastes of functional ingredients.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
Whisking, he said, also "really maximises the sliminess," which he believes is so off-putting for many Americans he doubts natto -- for all its recent hype -- will ever go mainstream.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
The more people dislike him, the more loudly announces he’s actually a deeply moral person, which is an obnoxious and off-putting lie that alienates people more.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
“It’s just such a memorable feeling when you see such an off-putting, abandoned place,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
“More light, lots of colors—this is a bit off-putting, don’t you think?”
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
