Put Off

I can't imagine why some of the pros would have been put-off by there being a woman in the Classic, particularly since there have been others in years past. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This admission made him feel hurt and put-off, so instead of respecting her request, he continued to sip her Pinot Noir and munch on her pickles and coleslaw. ❋ Unknown (2011)

We learned from Gramm-Rudman-Hollings that long-term plans are a put-off for later Congresses to do the cutting -- which doesn't happen. ❋ Sen. Fritz Hollings (2011)

If a community of thousands is merely put-off/offended by the actions of one, they can choose to bitch and moan or concentrate on more important things. ❋ Readingthedark (2010)

No doubt, the inquiring couple leaves just as put-off as in the original version. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But, Gingrich seemed put-off -- to put it nicely -- when he was questioned by a student about his personal life last week during an appearance at the University of Pennsylvania. ❋ Unknown (2011)

All were clean and had friendly staffs, serving hearty indigenous-fare meals that wouldn't put-off "Western" palates. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Kathy showed absolutely no sympathy for this, and when I waited for a gas exit that also had a Subway she seemed a little put-off. ❋ Unknown (2010)

From the trailer and marketing, audiences (and rational people in general) can tell that this is going to be a dark film, especially Ledger's role as The Joker; with that being said, I'm going to walk into the midnight screening with the expectation of seeing some very dark scenes involving Ledger, and would not be put-off in the least by seeing The Joker die/pretend to die in the film. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Johanna, as her bi-line informs us of her identity, seems almost put-off that we do not take into account the possibility that critics are ever right. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Honestly, I have been a dutiful reader of X-Men comics for way, waaaay too many years to be put-off by shallow characters and dorky stories. ❋ Unknown (2008)

But changing the formula of well-loved food products is a risk for manufacturers: Consumers could be put-off by a low-salt version that doesn't taste the same as the original. ❋ Unknown (2010)

If the police think the charge is groundless, the put-off citizen can still tie up courts and run up bills by suing the government. ❋ Michael Ford (2010)