Turnoff ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Turnoff ( noun )

1. Something that causes someone to lose interest or stop paying attention.
2. A feature or aspect of something that makes it unappealing or undesirable.

Origin:

From the verb phrase "turn off".

Examples:

1. The movie's poor special effects were a major turnoff for audiences.
2. The smell of cigarette smoke was a turnoff for many potential buyers of the apartment.
3. The long wait time was a turnoff for customers at the restaurant.
4. The high price tag was a turnoff for many shoppers.
5. The loud noise from the construction site was a turnoff for visitors to the park.

(As a verb)

Turnoff ( verb )

1. Something that causes someone to lose interest or stop paying attention.
2. A feature or aspect of something that makes it unappealing or undesirable.

Origin:

From the verb phrase "turn off".

Examples:

1. The movie's poor special effects were a major turnoff for audiences.
2. The smell of cigarette smoke was a turnoff for many potential buyers of the apartment.
3. The long wait time was a turnoff for customers at the restaurant.
4. The high price tag was a turnoff for many shoppers.
5. The loud noise from the construction site was a turnoff for visitors to the park.