Synonyms for off-putting
off-putting

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1. off-puttingadjective

   causing annoyance or repugnance

   "an off-putting remark"

   Antonyms:
   appealing, pleasing

2. off-puttingadjective

   tending to repel

   "The trappings of upper-class life are off-putting and sterile"- Elizabeth Hess

   Antonyms:
   appealing, pleasing

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1. List of paraphrases for "off-putting":

   disconcerting, repulsive, unpleasant, distasteful, dissuasive

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1. Janet Hoek:

   Cigarette packages have been meticulously crafted so they communicate attributes that will appeal to young people, the tobacco industry's replacement smokers, and reassure existing smokers, if tobacco packages are no longer glamorous or appealing, but are instead unattractive and off-putting, fewer young people will be tempted.

2. Keith Anderson:

   That's the kind of thing that starts to freak out suppliers, it's a little off-putting to see a ribbon right below what you just paid for that says,' Look at our products.' Our Brands are right to be skeptical.

3. Mike Tipton:

   It's difficult to keep taking stuff off, putting it in your rucksack, then putting it back on, the urge to keep going is enormous. But you have to fight that urge and just do it.

4. Lori Glawe:

   We spend a lot of time talking about why you are better off putting the money in your pocket first.

5. Janet Hoek:

   If tobacco packages are no longer glamorous or appealing, but are instead unattractive and off-putting, fewer young people will be tempted.