offputting
Makes you recoil
Offputting describes something that creates aversion or discomfort—mildly repellent without being outright disgusting.
An offputting manner makes someone hard to warm to.
An offputting smell discourages approach.
The word suggests a pushing away, a quality that prevents engagement: His nervous laugh was offputting.
Also spelled off-putting.
Not pleasing or desirable
- uninvitingLacking warmth or appeal
- unpleasantCausing discomfort or distaste
- disagreeableCausing mild displeasure
- objectionableDeserving disapproval or protest
distasteful · unsavory · unpalatable · repellent · repulsive · unattractive · unwelcoming · displeasing
Mild negative regard
- distasteMild aversion or dislike
- revulsionIntense physical disgust
- aversionIntense dislike or repugnance
- repugnanceIntense distaste or disgust
loathing · disgust · recoil · cringe · wince · grimace · squirm · shudder
Offensively ill-mannered
- arrogantExcessively high self-regard
- condescendingSuperior and dismissive manner
- dismissiveShowing contemptuous disregard
- snobbishCondescending toward perceived inferiors
standoffish · brusque · curt · cold · aloof · unfriendly · pretentious · patronizing
unappealing
Not pleasing or desirable
- uninvitingLacking warmth or appeal
- unpleasantCausing discomfort or distaste
- disagreeableCausing mild displeasure
objectionable · distasteful · unsavory · unpalatable · repellent · repulsive · unattractive · unwelcoming · displeasing · irksome
dislike
Mild negative regard
- distasteMild aversion or dislike
- revulsionIntense physical disgust
- aversionIntense dislike or repugnance
repugnance · loathing · disgust · recoil · cringe · wince · grimace · squirm · shudder · flinch
rude
Offensively ill-mannered
- arrogantExcessively high self-regard
- condescendingSuperior and dismissive manner
- dismissiveShowing contemptuous disregard
snobbish · standoffish · brusque · curt · cold · aloof · unfriendly · pretentious · patronizing · smug