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Definition off-putting in British English

off-putting

adjective
/ˌɒf ˈpʊtɪŋ/
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 bit 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 films that have been dubbed into English. Subtitles are so off-putting.

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

Related Words

Words related to off-putting:

put off (phrasal verb)