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OFF-PUTTING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does off-putting mean?
• OFF-PUTTING (adjective)
The adjective OFF-PUTTING has 2 senses:
1. causing annoyance or repugnance
2. tending to repel
Familiarity information: OFF-PUTTING used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Causing annoyance or repugnance
Context example:
an off-putting remark
Similar:
displeasing (causing displeasure or lacking pleasing qualities)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Tending to repel
Context example:
The trappings of upper-class life are off-putting and sterile
Similar:
unappealing (not able to attract favorable attention)
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