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OFF-PUTTING

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Tending to repel

Example:

The trappings of upper-class life are off-putting and sterile

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

unappealing (not able to attract favorable attention)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Causing annoyance or repugnance

Example:

an off-putting remark

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

displeasing (causing displeasure or lacking pleasing qualities)

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