Put off by Meaning in English
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈbaɪ
PUT-AWF-BY
pʊt/ /ˈɒf/ /bˈaɪ
PUT-OFF-BY
Definição
To lose interest in something or someone because of a negative detail or experience; to feel discouraged or repelled by something.
Uso & Nuances
'Put off by' is informal and used to describe negative reactions, often about habits, behaviors, or first impressions. Common with 'was/were put off by'. Don't confuse with 'put off' meaning postpone. Often used for food, people, places, or ideas.
Spanish: sentir rechazo por - perder el interés porPortuguese (BR): ficar desanimado por - perder o interesse porPortuguese (PT): ficar desencorajado por - perder o interesse porChinese (Simplified): 被...吓退 - 因...感到反感Chinese (Traditional): 被...嚇退 - 因...感到反感Hindi: से निराश होना - से मन हट जानाArabic: ينفر من - ينثني عنBengali: বিরক্ত হওয়া - বিমুখ হওয়াRussian: отвращаться - быть оттолкнутымJapanese: 嫌になる - 苦手意識を持つVietnamese: chán nản - bị làm cho cảm thấy khó chịuKorean: 질려하다 - 거부감을 느끼다Turkish: soğumak - tiksinmekUrdu: بددل ہونا - بدظن ہوناIndonesian: merasa jijik - merasa enggan
Frases de Exemplo
She was put off by the strong smell of the cheese.
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Many tourists are put off by the high prices.
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He is easily put off by loud noises.
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I was really put off by his rude attitude at dinner.
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Don’t be put off by how it looks—it tastes amazing!
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She almost got put off by all the paperwork, but decided to apply anyway.
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