off-putting
adjective
off-put·ting
ˈȯf-ˌpu̇-tiŋ 
: that puts one off : repellent, disconcerting
an off-putting attitude
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Any external feature can evoke it: a person’s hair or dress, the way food looks on a plate, an off-putting shop frontage…
Inevitably, some writers have gone in the opposite direction.
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David Crystal
june 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is like a symphony — a gorgeous classical concerto where an electric guitar occasionally cuts in to shred an off-putting, yet surprisingly sick riff.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
One of the threads that runs through Hoberman’s book is the key role played by critics in creating audiences for obscure or off-putting work.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 June 2025
Washing up creates a creamy lather that isn’t slimy or off-putting, but really coats the hair and makes an impact.
—Kayla Blanton, People.com, 5 June 2025
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David Crystal
june 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is like a symphony — a gorgeous classical concerto where an electric guitar occasionally cuts in to shred an off-putting, yet surprisingly sick riff.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
One of the threads that runs through Hoberman’s book is the key role played by critics in creating audiences for obscure or off-putting work.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 June 2025
Washing up creates a creamy lather that isn’t slimy or off-putting, but really coats the hair and makes an impact.
—Kayla Blanton, People.com, 5 June 2025
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“Off-putting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-putting. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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