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Vocabulary Entry
put-off
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A thing that makes someone lose interest, feel annoyed, or want to delay doing something.
Example Sentences
"The loud noise was a real put-off."
"His rude comments were a put-off."
"Bad weather can be a put-off for a picnic."
V
verb
To delay or postpone something.
Example Sentences
"Don't put off your homework until tonight."
"She put off the meeting until next week."
"He kept putting off the doctor visit."
A
adjective
Causing someone to feel less interested or willing to continue.
Example Sentences
"The messy room was put-off for new guests."
"His attitude was put-off to potential buyers."
"A long wait can be put-off for customers."