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Definition of turnoff

turnoff

/ˈtɝːnˌɔːf/
(UK: turn-off)
turn · off
Plural:turnoffs
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turnoff Lexical Profile

turnoff Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Something that causes a loss of interest, enthusiasm, or attraction; a repellent or unappealing quality.

Example

"Arrogance and poor listening skills are a major turnoff during a job interview."

2

A junction or side road that branches off from a main road or highway.

Example

"We missed the turnoff for the national park and had to drive another ten miles before turning around."

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Word Nuance & Usage

As a noun, 'turnoff' is written as a single word or hyphenated ('turn-off'), whereas the phrasal verb is always written as two separate words ('turn off').

• Nearby Words

turning
turnip
turnkey
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turnout
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Turnoff. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/turnoff
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