Off-putting

Off-putting, barbaric, inhumane — all these things could be said of a pig roast, or even a whole trout on a platter.

Reason For Not Eating Out #35: The Whole Side of the Story 2009

Off-putting … and at the same time, maybe a little intriguing?

St. Paul Journal: Zone Defense: Cullen Murphy Murphy, Cullen 2008

Off-putting things will be ignored to the best of our abilities.

A Pretty Dream Heo 2006

Off-putting though it is, this book highlights a problem well: On one hand, women feel that they can and should be responsible for their own "power," both professional and personal; for their own self-esteem; and even for their own sexual satisfaction.

Mr. Goodbar Redux 2002

Off-putting though it is, this book highlights a problem well: On one hand, women feel that they can and should be responsible for their own "power," both professional and personal; for their own self-esteem; and even for their own sexual satisfaction.

Mr. Goodbar Redux 2002

Off-putting perhaps, but the way McGregor reveals how he ended up like this - ranging from the streets of London to the poppy fields of Afghanistan - packs such an extraordinary emotional punch that David Robson considered it a contender for this year's Man

Telegraph.co.uk: news, business, sport, the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Sunday Telegraph 2010