off-putting
Example Sentences
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And while there are certainly amateurish or off-putting presentations—and, arguably worse, downright boring ones—there’s plenty to uncover.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 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
Sugar is often added to drinks for mouthfeel and to cover up the off-putting tastes of functional ingredients.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
The more people dislike him, the more loudly announces he’s actually a deeply moral person, which is an obnoxious and off-putting lie that alienates people more.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
Actually, I found the amount of attention that I was getting to be very off-putting.
From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley
