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WotD: Off-putting
Have you ever heard someone describe a situation or a person as off-putting?
If you are unsure about the meaning of this word, you are not alone.
If you continue reading, we will look at what off-putting means and how you can use it in everyday conversations.
To begin, off-putting is an adjective we use to describe something that makes you feel uncomfortable, uneasy, or discouraged.
When something is off-putting, it creates a negative feeling and may make you want to avoid it.
For example, a dirty floor or table in a restaurant can be off-putting, making you not want to eat there.
Next, the word off-putting can be used to talk about people, situations, behaviours, or even tastes and smells.
Here is a list of some examples:
- The manager’s rude tone was off-putting, so I did not ask any more questions.
- The soup’s colour was a little off-putting, but it tasted good.
- Sometimes, a person’s off-putting behaviour can hide a kind personality.
- The long wait at the doctor’s office was off-putting for many patients.
- Some people find loud music off-putting when they are trying to relax.
- The smell of the fabric softener was so strong that it was off-putting.
- Her off-putting attitude made it hard to start a conversation.
- For some, spicy food is off-putting, while others enjoy it.
To wrap up, when you use the word off-putting, you’re referring to something that makes you feel uncomfortable or unwilling to continue.
Try using this word in your own sentences to describe things that you find unpleasant or discouraging.
With practice, you will be more confident inserting off-putting into your English vocabulary!
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