Uncanny

usgb/ʌnˈkæni/
adjective

Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.

He has an uncanny ability to predict the future.
Visual representation of "uncanny" - Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.

Often appears as...

  • uncanny resemblance
  • uncanny ability
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Mystery Element

Use 'uncanny' when something is so strange it almost seems supernatural.

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She felt an uncanny chill pass through the room.
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Not Negative

'Uncanny' can be positive when describing a remarkable skill or talent.

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He's got an uncanny skill at chess.
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Unsettling Feeling

Use 'uncanny' for things that unsettle you because they are hard to explain.

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It was an uncanny feeling seeing the abandoned town.
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