put off

Example Sentences

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While that's unlikely to deter loyal Le Pen supporters, traditionally conservative voters, whom she so hopes to attract to her ranks, may be put off by the improbity of it all.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

It’s an unapologetic message song about demanding respect, and what was moving about hearing it here is that nobody seemed put off by that idea.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2026

Capital Markets, said the market’s “substantial kneejerk reaction” that the weaker June payroll readings will allow the Fed to put off rate hikes is a mistake.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

He pointed to "slowness, bureaucracy and norms that impede those who want to produce" as well as "decisions that we have put off."

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Neither did I wish to be further put off by Wilkins.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson