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- adjective uncommon Alternative form of
off-putting .
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Examples
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Who knows why a band specialising in sensuous, reverb-sodden shoegaze chose a name as offputting as Trailer Trash Tracys?
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I find it simultaneously kind of offputting and compelling.
Perfume Review: Lalique Encre Noir Marina Geigert 2007
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The implication that mildly strong language is so "offputting" to young women, so as to deter them from an entire career path, is the most sexist thing I see in that article.
The Volokh Conspiracy Eugene Volokh 2010
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I think the largest piece of information you need to take away from Outsiders: 5 of a Kind is that Batman doesn’t trust Nightwing’s people, and that it’s kind of offputting to those who have been reading and enjoying the book over the last couple of years.
Outsiders – 5 Of A Kind: Metamorpho/Aquaman | Major Spoilers - Comic Book Reviews and News 2009
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Dr. Pepe says: theobromophile: The implication that mildly strong language is so “offputting” to young women, so as to deter them from an entire career path, is the most sexist thing I see in that article.
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Government ownership of GM remains offputting to potential consumers and investors, though to a far lesser extent than when Treasury was majority owner, GM's Mr. Girsky said.
GM Rethinks Pay for Unionized Workers Sharon Terlep 2011
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Laura (southernxyl): How offputting a kid would find all thatstuff.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Sex Education, Dirty Words, and the Due Process Clause 2010
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A website called YouWriteOn. com was mentioned in the Times the other day, so I went over to have a look, despite the offputting title (what self-respecting writer would call a site that?).
Writing Maxine 2009
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The implication that mildly strong language is so “offputting” to young women, so as to deter them from an entire career path, is the most sexist thing I see in that article.
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MEG URRY, Space Telescope Science Institute: A lot of the style is very macho, and that can be offputting to young women, and ‘big bang’ is just another – another little grain of sand in that big sandbox.
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