be off-putting

Examples (10)

• His constant complaining can be quite off-putting to new colleagues.
• Sometimes, her intense stare can be a little off-putting during conversations.
• The strong smell from the factory was definitely off-putting for residents.
• For many, the sheer amount of technical jargon can be very off-putting.
• The interviewer's lack of interest was incredibly off-putting to the candidates.
• A cluttered workspace can be rather off-putting to visitors.
• She felt his overly aggressive sales approach was entirely off-putting.
• The thought of public speaking used to be incredibly off-putting for him.
• Initially, the strict rules of the club were somewhat off-putting.
• Don't let the complex instructions be too off-putting; it's easier than it looks.