turnoff
word
Definition
A 'turnoff' is a place where you leave a main road to go onto a smaller road, or something that makes you lose interest or attraction.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, 'turnoff' has two key meanings: a road exit, and something that decreases attraction (often in relationships, preferences, or reactions). Informal and common in spoken English; as slang, it's used for dislikes or mood killers. Don't confuse with the verb 'turn off'.
Spanish: desvío (carretera) - algo que desagradaPortuguese (BR): saída (estrada) - algo que desanimaPortuguese (PT): saída (estrada) - algo que desmotivaChinese (Simplified): 岔路（公路）- 让人扫兴的事Chinese (Traditional): 岔路（公路）- 讓人掃興的事Hindi: मोड़ (सड़क) - अरुचिकर चीज़Arabic: مخرج (طريق) - شيء منفّر
Example Sentences
There is a turnoff to the city just ahead.
basic
Smoking is a big turnoff for me.
basic
Take the next turnoff on the right.
basic
Loud chewing is such a turnoff for some people.
natural
I missed the turnoff and got lost.
natural
His rude comments were a total turnoff during the interview.
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