Off-putting: meaning, definitions and examples
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off-putting
[ ˈɒfˌpʊtɪŋ ]
describing something that makes you feel uncomfortable or uninterested
Causing someone to feel uncomfortable, uneasy, or uninterested. Something that repels or discourages people from engaging with it.
Synonyms
disconcerting, disturbing, repellent, unpleasant, unsettling
Examples of usage
- It was an off-putting experience to walk into a dimly lit room with strange noises.
- His rude attitude was quite off-putting and made others avoid him.
- The strong smell coming from the kitchen was off-putting and made me lose my appetite.
Translations
Translations of the word "off-putting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desagradável
🇮🇳 अप्रिय
🇩🇪 abschreckend
🇮🇩 menjengkelkan
🇺🇦 відразливий
🇵🇱 odpychający
🇯🇵 不快
🇫🇷 dérangeant
🇪🇸 desagradable
🇹🇷 itici
🇰🇷 꺼림칙한
🇸🇦 منفر
🇨🇿 odrazující
🇸🇰 odpudivý
🇨🇳 令人反感
🇸🇮 odbojen
🇮🇸 óþægilegt
🇰🇿 жек көрінетін
🇬🇪 არამიმზიდველი
🇦🇿 itici
🇲🇽 desagradable
Etymology
The term 'off-putting' originated in the early 20th century, combining the words 'off' and 'put.' It gained popularity in the mid-20th century and has since been widely used to describe things or behaviors that deter or discourage others. The negative connotation of 'off-putting' emphasizes its ability to create discomfort or disinterest in people.