off-putting

Having a stranger walk up to ask your opinion about some issue of the moment that you may know or care very little about is intrusive and off-putting.

Ever hopeful, Democrats point to several differences this election, starting with the incumbent’s off-putting persona.

But in some cases families feel the walking routes are dangerous, off-putting, and could lead to more pupil absences.

Initial reactions to the film seemed determined to paint the film as an off-putting mess.

"They are pointing and laughing at these people who want to do awful things and getting other people involved and saying, 'Yeah, that's off-putting. That doesn't sound like America at all.'"