off-putting
Meaning(s)
1. sth which changes your mind about sth, sth which is discouraging/repellent
Popularity
Medium
Professional
Medium
Social
How to Memorize
sb or sth has a very off-putting smell/attitude/taste
Analysis
'Off-putting' is an adjective used to describe something repellant or disgusting or something which is discouraging or distracting.
Social Examples (Advance)
- The restaurant came very highly recommended, but the waitress was very rude, which we found really off-putting. We won't be going there again!
- She is a really beautiful woman but her bad teeth are off-putting.
- The strong smell of the cheese was off-putting. I didn't want to taste it.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- Beside the proposed site for the hotel is a Waste Management center, which is very off-putting for potential customers. I recommend we look for a different site nearby.
- The Sales Representative from that company was very aggressive, and it was very off-putting. I don't think I would buy anything from him.