What does 'put off' mean?

English as a Second Language English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests)
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English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #705 [color=blue]“English Slang Idioms (447)”, question 8

“I don’t think I want to get together with Vince any time soon. I’m really … off by his racist comments and his foul language,” Chris said to Ryan.

(a) made
(b) set
(c) put
(d) done

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #705 [color=blue]“English Slang Idioms (447)”, answer 8

“I don’t think I want to get together with Vince any time soon. I’m really put off by his racist comments and his foul language,” Chris said to Ryan.

Correct answer: (c) put

Your answer was: [color=red]incorrect
“I don’t think I want to get together with Vince any time soon. I’m really made off by his racist comments and his foul language,” Chris said to Ryan.
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Coul you please tell me what “to be put off” exactly mean?

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Hi,

‘Put off’ in the sentence suggests that you don’t like something as in: I really don’t like that food as I am always put off by the smell it makes.

Alan

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Thanks Alan
Your explanations are so good that there is no need for additional questions :slight_smile:

Frida