Off-putting
/ˌɒfˈpʊtɪŋ/
Something that is off-putting causes discomfort or reluctance, making it hard for someone to engage or feel at ease.
Examples
- The smell from the kitchen was off-putting enough to make us leave.
- She gave an off-putting impression at first but warmed up later.
- His constant interruptions were off-putting during the interview.
- The website's design is off-putting and hard to navigate.
- Why are you being so off-putting all of a sudden?
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