turn-off

noun
UK /ˈtɜːn ɒf/
US /ˈtɝːn ɔːf/

A turn-off is something that makes you not like something or not want to do it.

The bad smell was a real turn-off, so we left the restaurant.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A place where you leave a road to go onto another road.

Take the next turn-off to get to the beach.

3. The act of switching something off, like a light or machine.

The turn-off of the lights saved electricity.

4. A person or thing that makes you lose interest or feel disgusted.

His rude jokes were a total turn-off for the guests.