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Definition off-putting in American English

off-putting adjective

adjective
/ˈɔfˌpʊtɪŋ/
1

used for describing something that you want to avoid because it is unpleasant and not attractive

Example

It tasted OK but the smell was a little off-putting.

Synonyms and related words
unpleasant bad awful
2

used for describing something that stops you concentrating on what you are doing

Example

I prefer movies that have been dubbed into English. Subtitles are so off-putting.

Synonyms and related words
distraction disturbance diversion
Definition off-putting in American English