put off

Example Sentences

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Today, the median age of U.S. motorcycle owners hovers around 50, with younger people put off by high prices or unfamiliarity with the pastime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

When Kant first realized the importance of naming a power of attorney, she didn’t know whom to choose at the time, and put off the decision.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

But Warsh can put off any tightening, Englander noted.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

Then, he proceeded to inform me that rather than be put off by this, I should be grateful for the new information so I could fix my error and not appear to be uneducated.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

On Sunday, Naomi walked with the rest of the congregation to the river for all the baptisms that had been put off during the winter.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez