off-putting
adjective
off-put·ting
ˈȯf-ˌpu̇-tiŋ 
: that puts one off : repellent, disconcerting
an off-putting attitude
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Unusual smell and off-putting consistency – Indicating premature spoilage despite proper storage.
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Now, Trump’s style is very off-putting—some would say disgraceful.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
Despite living his dream, Matt often feels lonely, which is understandable given the transactional nature of all his relationships (and his relatable yet off-putting inability to talk about anything other than movies).
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
Garrett will also be officiating the wedding, a decision Cece cannot understand, given how strange and off-putting Garrett seems.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Now, Trump’s style is very off-putting—some would say disgraceful.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
Despite living his dream, Matt often feels lonely, which is understandable given the transactional nature of all his relationships (and his relatable yet off-putting inability to talk about anything other than movies).
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
Garrett will also be officiating the wedding, a decision Cece cannot understand, given how strange and off-putting Garrett seems.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
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“Off-putting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-putting. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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