uncanny

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈkæni/
US: /ʌnˈkæni/

  1. Strange or mysterious, often in a way that is difficult to explain.

    1. He had an uncanny feeling that he was being watched.
    2. She had an uncanny ability to know what people were thinking with no effort.

  2. So strange or unusual that it is disturbing.

    1. The doll had an uncanny resemblance to a real baby and scared the children.
    2. The uncanny silence in the house made her suspect something bad had happened to residents.

Synonyms

eerie weird mysterious odd unnatural peculiar strange

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "uncanny" in English means: Strange or mysterious, often in a way that is difficult to explain., So strange or unusual that it is disturbing..

The phonetic transcription of "uncanny" is /ʌnˈkæni/ in British English and /ʌnˈkæni/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "uncanny": eerie, weird, mysterious, odd, unnatural, peculiar, strange.

Example usage of "uncanny": "He had an uncanny feeling that he was being watched.". More examples on the page.