put off

Example Sentences

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While employees were occasionally put off by his style, many have said they understood why it was necessary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

This hyperstylishness may put off viewers who demand complete faithfulness to the source material, but that discomfort is Fennell’s point.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

A 10-episode series will put off the moment when they have “nothing to watch,” while the streamer gets to keep them in the ecosystem longer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Big picture: Rekindled inflation has put more stress on households and forced the Federal Reserve to put off further interest-rate reductions.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

“Well,” he couldn’t be put off with half a story, “it’s a beaver dam.”

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles