off-putting
Makes you recoil
Off-putting describes something that creates an unfavorable impression or makes you reluctant to engage further.
An off-putting manner discourages interaction.
An off-putting smell makes you pull away.
The word suggests mild aversion rather than strong disgust—something that puts you off without necessarily repelling you entirely: His nervous laugh was slightly off-putting.
Causing strong disgust
- revoltingCausing strong disgust
- nauseatingCausing urge to vomit
- sickeningCausing disgust or nausea
- grossTotal before subtractions
vile · repellent · stomach-turning · yucky · icky · foul · noxious · distasteful
Causing loss of confidence
- dissuadingAdvising against action
- dauntingDiscouraging through difficulty
- intimidatingInspiring fear or unease
- deflectingTurning from original path
warning · cautionary · disincentive · dampening · turnoff · hindrance · obstacle · barrier
Not pleasing aesthetically
- unsightlyUnpleasant to look at
- unpleasantCausing discomfort or distaste
- unappealingNot pleasing or desirable
- uglyDispleasing to look at
homely · grotesque · hideous · eyesore · garish · gaudy · tacky · unflattering
Low temperature state
- unfriendlyNot welcoming or warm
- uninvitingLacking warmth or appeal
- inhospitableUnwelcoming, harsh to visitors
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
standoffish · forbidding · unapproachable · hostile · distant · frosty · chilly · brusque
repulsive
Causing strong disgust
- revoltingCausing strong disgust
- nauseatingCausing urge to vomit
- sickeningCausing disgust or nausea
gross · vile · repellent · stomach-turning · yucky · icky · foul · noxious · distasteful · unpalatable
discouraging
Causing loss of confidence
- dissuadingAdvising against action
- dauntingDiscouraging through difficulty
- intimidatingInspiring fear or unease
deflecting · warning · cautionary · disincentive · dampening · turnoff · hindrance · obstacle · barrier · prohibitive
unattractive
Not pleasing aesthetically
- unsightlyUnpleasant to look at
- unpleasantCausing discomfort or distaste
- unappealingNot pleasing or desirable
ugly · homely · grotesque · hideous · eyesore · garish · gaudy · tacky · unflattering · displeasing
cold
Low temperature state
- unfriendlyNot welcoming or warm
- uninvitingLacking warmth or appeal
- inhospitableUnwelcoming, harsh to visitors
aloof · standoffish · forbidding · unapproachable · hostile · distant · frosty · chilly · brusque · curt
disturbing
Causing mental unease
jarring · disquieting · alarming · troubling · chilling · ominous · sinister · weird · strange · uncomfortable
- disgustdisgust, disgusting, disgusted, revulsion, repulsion
- uglyugly, hideous, unsightly, grotesque, repulsive
- unfriendlyunfriendly, hostile, cold, cool, distant
- discouragementdiscouragement, dejection, defeatism, disappointment, letdown
- menacingthreatening, intimidating, menacing, ominous, sinister
- scary feelingsterrified, frightening, dreadful, creepiness, goosebumps
off-puttingappealing
Pleasant and inviting
inviting · attractive · alluring · enticing · compelling
off-puttingwelcoming
Receiving others warmly
warm · friendly · approachable · personable · likable
off-puttingpleasing
Causing enjoyment or satisfaction
pleasant · delightful · agreeable · delicious · appetizing