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offputting Synonyms

Another word for offputting

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• adjective (Context 1)

Unpleasant, disconcerting, or repellent in a way that discourages interest, closeness, or further engagement.

Usage Example

"The restaurant had a strong, off-putting odor that made several customers leave before ordering."

Strongest
off-putting
unappealing
repellent
Strong
disconcerting
uninviting
distasteful
disagreeable
unpleasant
repulsive
discouraging

Opposites of offputting

The opposite of offputting shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

inviting
appealing
attractive
welcoming
pleasant
engaging
charming
enticing
See all opposites of offputting

• Nearby Words

offing
offline
offload
offputting
offramp
offscreen
offseason

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Offputting. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/offputting
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