Word
uncanny
Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling or supernatural way; having an inexplicable or unsettling quality that is beyond the ordinary.
Meanings
Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling or supernatural way; having an inexplicable or unsettling quality that is beyond the ordinary.
Examples
- The old house had an uncanny silence that made them feel uneasy as they walked through the empty halls.
- She possessed an uncanny ability to predict what others were thinking, often finishing their sentences before they could.
- The resemblance between the two strangers was so uncanny it was almost unsettling to witness.
More adjectives
- agnostic An agnostic is someone who does not claim to know whether God exists.
- pragmatic Pragmatic means focused on practical results rather than ideals or theories.
- ubiquitous Present, appearing, or found everywhere at the same time.
- cynical Cynical describes believing that people are mainly motivated by self-interest and not sincere.
- apathetic Apathetic means showing little or no interest, concern, or enthusiasm.