be put off by
Example Sentences
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They might not be put off by higher oil prices, either.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
Dodson, who also works as a real estate agent, said she thinks some people may be put off by the town’s cheek-by-jowl houses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 2, 2026
In those cases, shoppers may be put off by odd shapes or discoloration, despite the food being perfectly tasty and nutritious underneath.
From Salon ● Dec. 31, 2024
Some drivers might be put off by the RAV4’s noisy engine or dated-looking center touchscreen graphics, but overall this is a pretty compelling hybrid.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 6, 2024
Usually I'd be put off by a friend of Ollie's presuming to know anything about Bas, but Willem's face is too earnest not to like.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
