Meaning & Definition of Uncanny in English
English⟶
Uncanny
Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.
Pronunciation:
/ʌnˈkæni/Part of Speech:
adjectiveDetailed Definitions
Definition: Beyond what is normal or expected; supernatural.
Example Sentence: Her uncanny ability to predict the weather amazed everyone.
Definition: Having an eerie or unsettling quality.
Example Sentence: There was an uncanny resemblance between the two strangers.
Etymology
Origin: From the word 'canny', with the prefix 'un-', suggesting a negation of the quality described by the original word.
Synonyms
eeriestrangemysterioussupernaturalweird
Common Phrases and Expressions
- uncanny valley: A concept in robotics and animation where a humanoid object that appears almost, but not quite, human causes uneasiness or discomfort.
Translations
- Spanish: inquietante
- French: étrange
- German: unheimlich
- Russian: загадочный
Related Words
- uncannily: In an uncanny manner; remarkably strange.
- canny: Shrewd or careful, especially in business or financial matters.
Slang Meanings of uncanny
Meaning: Spooky or creepy.
Example Sentence: That movie was so uncanny, I couldn't sleep afterward.
Meaning: Weirdly impressive.
Example Sentence: Her ability to solve puzzles is uncanny.