Definition of Put Off

an undesirable or unpleasant feature of something

Examples of Put Off in a sentence

Most people like to go to the movie theater, but loud and obnoxious audiences can often be a major put off for them.  🔊

I usually enjoy watching football, but if I don’t personally care about the teams playing it’s just a put off and I’d rather watch something else.  🔊

Normally I love playing with my friends’ pets, but cats are a put off for me and I try to avoid them if I can.  🔊

I was enjoying the movie for the first hour, but the dark mood of the second half was a put off for me.  🔊

Under normal circumstances I would have considered buying the car I wanted from the dealership, but its ugly color was an important put off for me.  🔊

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