| 单词 | off-putting |
| 释义 | off-putting (once / 64236 pages) adj If something's off-putting, it annoys or disgusts you. A waiter's bad breath might be off-putting, and the high prices on the menu might be equally off-putting. Off-putting things can seem unappealing, irritating, or downright horrifying. An off-putting movie trailer won't tempt you to see the film and an off-putting list of rules might keep you from signing up for a gym membership. In the sixteenth century, off-putting had a completely different meaning — basically "putting off," or "procrastinating." It wasn't until the late 1800s that it came to mean "creating an unfavorable impression." WORD FAMILYoff-putting USAGE EXAMPLESAnd then Jennifer Lawrence, floating in on a metaphorical iceberg, shows up, and “Passengers” suddenly becomes a different movie; one both sentimental and off-putting. Seattle Times(Dec 20, 2016) But Roark, a butcher at Whole Foods, said fees and paperwork required to transfer his license to Wisconsin were off-putting. Los Angeles Times(Dec 17, 2016) A small but determined political organization in Detroit began to worry that its official symbol was a bit off-putting. New York Times(Dec 10, 2016) 1adj tending to repel "The trappings of upper-class life are off-putting and sterile"- Elizabeth Hess Syn unappealing not able to attract favorable attention 2adj causing annoyance or repugnance an off-putting remark Syn displeasing causing displeasure or lacking pleasing qualities |
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