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Definitions

off-putting

[awf-poot-ing, of-] / ˈɔfˌpʊt ɪŋ, ˈɒf- /

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discouraging adj.
forbidding adj.
repulsive adj.
unhospitable adj.

ADJECTIVE

discouraging

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bleak depressing disappointing disheartening dismal dispiriting dreary gloomy

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black dampening daunting deterring dismaying dissuading hindering repressing

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depressive disadvantageous inopportune oppressive unfavorable unpropitious

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bright cheerful encouraging happy light pleasant sunny

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auspicious favorable heartening inspiring inspiriting

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forbidding

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frightening grim menacing sinister threatening

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foreboding glowering hostile offensive repellent tough

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abhorrent disagreeable dour odious repulsive ugly unapproachable unfriendly unpleasant

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nice

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agreeable gentle kind

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approachable friendly undaunting

ADJECTIVE

repulsive

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abhorrent creepy distasteful hateful hideous nasty objectionable odious revolting ugly unpleasant vile

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abominable animal disagreeable forbidding foul gross horrid loathsome nauseating noisome obnoxious pugnacious repellent sickening sleazy undesirable unsightly

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agreeable attractive beautiful delightful friendly gentle good great kind nice pleasant pleasing safe wonderful

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enchanting inviting

ADJECTIVE

unhospitable

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abhorrent disagreeable dour foreboding frightening glowering grim hostile inhospitable menacing odious offensive repellent repulsive sinister threatening tough ugly unapproachable unfriendly uninviting unpleasant

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off-putting

After an off-putting fourth season, “Hacks” rebounded this year with a final batch of episodes that ended its run in a satisfying fashion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

Her affect can be off-putting, but that alone can’t explain the extreme negative reactions she generates.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026

I planned to, and did, tip generously but found this off-putting.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 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

For me, it’s an off-putting and disorderly mess.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

off-putting

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