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单词 off putting
释义
(adjective) 
Definition
rather unpleasant or disturbing
(informal) 
Many people find the smell of this product off-putting.
Synonyms
discouraging
We have had a discouraging response to our appeal.
upsetting
disturbing
There are disturbing reports of severe weather conditions.
frustrating
nasty
formidable
a formidable, well-trained, well-equipped fighting force
intimidating
He was a huge, intimidating figure.
dismaying
unsettling
The prospect of change of this kind has an unsettling effect.
daunting
Occasionally I find the prospect daunting.
dampening
unnerving
her unnerving habit of touching people she was speaking to
disconcerting
He has a disconcerting habit of staring at you when he talks to you.
unfavourable
dispiriting
It's very dispiriting to be out of a job.
discomfiting

Additional synonyms

in the sense of daunting
Definition
intimidating or worrying
Occasionally I find the prospect daunting.
Synonyms
intimidating,
alarming,
frightening,
discouraging,
awesome,
unnerving,
disconcerting,
demoralizing,
off-putting (British, informal),
disheartening
in the sense of disconcerting
He has a disconcerting habit of staring at you when he talks to you.
Synonyms
disturbing,
upsetting,
alarming,
confusing,
embarrassing,
awkward,
distracting,
dismaying,
baffling,
bewildering,
perplexing,
off-putting (British, informal),
bothersome
in the sense of dispiriting
It's very dispiriting to be out of a job.
Synonyms
disheartening,
disappointing,
depressing,
crushing,
discouraging,
daunting,
sickening,
saddening,
demoralizing

Nearby words of
off-putting

  • off-colour
  • off-key
  • off-licence
  • off-putting
  • off-the-wall
  • offbeat
  • offence

Related terms of
off-putting

  • put someone off
  • put something off

Synonyms of 'off-putting'

off-putting

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of disturbing
There are disturbing reports of severe weather conditions.
Synonyms
worrying,
troubling,
upsetting,
alarming,
frightening,
distressing,
startling,
discouraging,
dismaying,
unsettling,
harrowing,
agitating,
disconcerting,
disquieting,
perturbing
in the sense of formidable
a formidable, well-trained, well-equipped fighting force
Synonyms
intimidating,
threatening,
dangerous,
terrifying,
appalling,
horrible,
dreadful,
menacing,
dismaying,
fearful (informal),
daunting,
frightful,
baleful,
shocking (informal)
in the sense of intimidating
He was a huge, intimidating figure.
Synonyms
frightening,
alarming,
terrifying,
menacing,
dismaying,
scary (informal),
daunting,
fearsome,
unnerving,
spooky (informal),
hair-raising,
baleful,
bloodcurdling
in the sense of unnerving
her unnerving habit of touching people she was speaking to
Synonyms
disconcerting,
disturbing,
upsetting,
embarrassing,
awkward,
distracting,
dismaying,
off-putting (British, informal),
barro (Australian, slang)
in the sense of unsettling
The prospect of change of this kind has an unsettling effect.
Synonyms
disturbing,
worrying,
troubling,
upsetting,
alarming,
distressing,
dismaying,
disconcerting,
disquieting
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