off-putting

[awf-poot-ing, of-]

adjective

1. provoking uneasiness, dislike, annoyance, or repugnance; disturbing or disagreeable.

off-putting

adjective

1. informal,  disconcerting or disturbing

Other Word Forms

• off-puttingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of off-putting¹

1820–30; off + putting, after verb phrase put off

Example Sentences

Better than “Kinds of Kindness” but not nearly the triumph of “Poor Things,” this is mid Yorgos Lanthimos — off-putting, punishing and misanthropic but also featuring another showcase for Emma Stone’s bold, creative energy.

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At the same time, a flat, unseasoned butter on a really terrific slice of bread is such an “…oh” moment that can be super disappointing or even off-putting.

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The result is jarring and off-putting to look at, even if the participants seem to be having fun.

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There was a confessional vibe at times to the conversation, borne of a fear the left can exude a piety and loftiness off-putting to many.

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This year’s Emmys employed a novel, off-putting and deeply annoying way of trying to keep acceptance speeches short.

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