be put off by

Example Sentences

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Then, he proceeded to inform me that rather than be put off by this, I should be grateful for the new information so I could fix my error and not appear to be uneducated.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

They might not be put off by higher oil prices, either.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 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 potential homebuyers may be put off by the fact that they cannot benefit from the full equity of their homes when they decide to sell.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 7, 2023

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