disagreeable; unpleasant; off-putting
Describes something that feels disagreeable or grating, often in a vague, emotional way. Commonly used for remarks, attitudes, or atmospheres that leave a bad impression.
His way of speaking was a little off-putting.
The atmosphere of that shop was somehow disagreeable, and I didn't want to stay long.
Compound of 気 (ki, 'feeling, mood') and 障り (sawari, 'hindrance, obstacle'), literally 'a hindrance to one's feelings'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.