off-putting
Example Sentences
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Pattison credits that to being surrounded by encouraging teachers and because of that the idea that it might be a male-centred workforce was not off-putting.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Wyck may be the voice of reason, but that voice is off-putting and his demeanor gruff.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 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
He smiled whenever he spoke, which made him all the more off-putting.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
