off–putting

adjective off–put·ting \-ˌpu̇-tiŋ\

: not pleasing or likable : causing you to feel dislike of someone or something

Full Definition of OFF-PUTTING

: that puts one off : repellent, disconcerting <an off–putting attitude>

— off–put·ting·ly \-lē\ adverb

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