Put-off

Pronunciation: /ˈpʊt- ˈɔf/

Put-off (verb)

  1. To make something happen later than planned, usually because you do not want to do it now.
  2. To keep someone from getting an answer or decision by giving reasons or postponing action.

Examples

  • I put off calling the doctor until next week.
  • She puts off studying when she feels tired.

Put-off (adjective)

  1. Causing dislike or discomfort; making you want to avoid something.

Examples

  • The interview was a put-off experience for me.
  • That long wait felt like a put-off experience.