be put off by
Example Sentences
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They might not be put off by higher oil prices, either.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
According to a survey from S&P Global, some customers may be put off by the cost of in-car subscriptions for features such as connectivity, or by basic functions being split into paid tiers.
From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025
Do not be put off by the high yield this recipe delivers.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2024
Don’t be put off by the “XVI” in the title, as this is a game that aims to be approachable viewing with a participatory bent.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2023
Usually I'd be put off by a friend of Ollie's presuming to know anything about Bas, but Willem's face is too earnest not to like.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
