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Hrsanei Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary
Looking for a word
Hi.
I am looking for a verb to best describes the action of being discouraged by encountring something that it far below your expectation.
As for the context I can say,
Ex. I had a date by Mary, but she backed off as she saw me, I think she thought I would be good looking.
Is back off the propper verb for the above context?
I would be gratefull if you could suggest some alternatives for it.
Thank you very much
Cheers
I am looking for a verb to best describes the action of being discouraged by encountring something that it far below your expectation.
As for the context I can say,
Ex. I had a date by Mary, but she backed off as she saw me, I think she thought I would be good looking.
Is back off the propper verb for the above context?
I would be gratefull if you could suggest some alternatives for it.
Thank you very much
Cheers
Top answer
If you want to describe a person moving backwards, then "back off" is OK. Others you might consider are: "taken aback," disheartened, or disappointed.
- If you want to describe a person moving backwards, then "back off" is OK.
- Others you might consider are: "taken aback," disheartened, or disappointed.
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If you want to describe a person moving backwards, then "back off" is OK.
Others you might consider are: "taken aback," disheartened, or disappointed.
Others you might consider are: "taken aback," disheartened, or disappointed.
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