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Today’s Word: off-putting

Today’s Word: off-putting

June 29, 2018 =========

☆  off-putting  困惑して

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If you describe something as off-putting, it means that you dislike it and do not want to get involved with it. Here are some example sentences:

I find it very off-putting when people don’t make eye contact when I am speaking to them.
His manner was rude and off-putting.
In a job interview, try to respond quickly, as a delayed response is said to be off-putting to the prospective employer.
Most foreigners find it off-putting when Japanese people slurp their ramen noodles!

What kinds of things do you find off-putting?

Bye,

Chris