turnoff
intermediateB2/ˈtɜrnɒf/ · turn-off
something or someone that causes a loss of interest or enthusiasm.
Meanings
something or someone that causes a loss of interest or enthusiasm.
ایسی چیز یا شخص جو دلچسپی یا جوش و خروش کو ختم کر دے۔
بے زاری
bezaari
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Common Collocations
- major turnoff
- personal turnoff
- turnoff signals
Example Sentences
Smoking is a big turnoff for many people.
دھواں پینے کا بہت سے لوگوں کے لئے بے زاری کا باعث ہوتا ہے۔
Dhuan peene ka bohat se logon ke liye bezaari ka baais hota hai.
He had a few turnoffs on his list of desired qualities.
اس کی پسندیدہ خصوصیات کی فہرست میں کچھ بے زاریاں تھیں۔
Is ki pasandeeda khasiyaton ki fehrist mein kuch bezaariya thi.
Being late is a definite turnoff in any relationship.
کسی بھی رشتے میں دیر کرنا ایک یقینی بے زاری ہے۔
Kisi bhi rishte mein der karna ek yaqini bezaari hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of turning off a switch when feeling uninterested.
Imagine a light switch being flipped off.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
پہلی نظر کی دلکشی، آخری لمحے کی بے زاری، محبت کرنے والوں کو یہ سب کچھ ہے آگاهی۔
Peheli nazar ki dilkashi, aakhri lamhe ki bezaari, Mohabbat karne walon ko yeh sab kuch hai aagahi.
The allure of the first glance, the weariness of the last moment, Those in love know all this so well.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو چیز نکال دے، وہ چیز نہیں ہے۔
Jo cheez nikaal de, woh cheez nahi hai.
What takes away is not worth having.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "turn off" — to deactivate or cause to stop functioning
First known use: 1960s
The term 'turnoff' has evolved from the literal meaning of turning off a switch to also signify something that causes disinterest or a negative reaction.