off-putting

• Beschreibt etwas, das unangenehm, abstoßend oder verwirrend wirkt und dadurch Interesse oder Begeisterung mindert.

Describes something that is unpleasant, disconcerting, or causes one to lose interest or enthusiasm.

1. Unpleasant or annoyingB2informal

   Causing a feeling of dislike, annoyance, or repulsion.

   Abstoßend

   • His rude comments were very off-putting.
   • The strong smell in the room was off-putting to visitors.
   • Her off-putting attitude made it hard to work with her.

   Synonymeannoyingdisagreeabledisconcertingdistastefulirritatingobjectionablerepellentrepulsiveunappealingunpleasant

   Antonymeappealingattractivecharmingdelightfulpleasant

2. Tending to repelB2informal

   Having a quality that makes people want to stay away or avoid something.

   Abstoßend

   • The off-putting design of the website discouraged users.
   • His off-putting behavior made him unpopular at parties.
   • The off-putting appearance of the food made her lose her appetite.

   Synonymedisagreeabledistastefulforbiddingrepellentrepulsiveuninviting

   Antonymealluringappealingattractivecharminginvitingpleasantwinsome