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Word

uncanny

adjective
/ʌnˈkæni/

Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling or supernatural way; having an inexplicable or unsettling quality that is beyond the ordinary.

uncanny: Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling or supernatural way; having an inexplicable or unsettling qualit…

Meanings

adjective

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.