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View usage for: (ʌnkæni) adjectiveIf you describe something as uncanny, you mean that it is strange and difficult to explain. ...proudly holding his new baby, who bears an uncanny resemblance to him. I had this uncanny feeling that Alice was warning me. Synonyms: weird, strange, mysterious, queer [old-fashioned] More Synonyms of uncanny uncannily (ʌnkænɪli) adverb [usually ADVERB adjective/adverb] They have uncannily similar voices. It fits Orwell's guidelines almost uncannily. More Synonyms of uncanny uncanny in British English (ʌnˈkænɪ) adjective1. characterized by apparently supernatural wonder, horror, etc 2. beyond what is normal or expected an uncanny accuracy Derived forms uncannily (unˈcannily) adverb uncanniness (unˈcanniness) noun uncanny in American English (ʌnˈkæni) adjective1. mysterious or unfamiliar, esp. in such a way as to frighten or make uneasy; preternaturally strange; eerie; weird 2. so remarkable, acute, etc. as to seem preternatural uncanny shrewdness SIMILAR WORDS: weird Derived forms uncannily (unˈcannily) adverb uncanniness (unˈcanniness) noun Word origin see un- & canny Examples of 'uncanny' in a sentenceuncanny In other languagesuncanny British English: uncanny / ʌnˈkænɪ/ ADJECTIVE If something is uncanny, it is strange and difficult to explain. I had this uncanny feeling that I was seeing the future. - American English: uncanny
- Arabic: غَرِيب
- Brazilian Portuguese: estranho
- Chinese: 离奇的
- Croatian: sablastan
- Czech: podivný
- Danish: forbløffende
- Dutch: griezelig
- European Spanish: asombroso extraño
- Finnish: outo pelottava
- French: étrange
- German: unheimlich
- Greek: μυστηριώδης
- Italian: inquietante
- Japanese: 薄気味悪い
- Korean: 신비로운
- Norwegian: uhyggelig
- Polish: osobliwy
- European Portuguese: estranho
- Romanian: ciudat
- Russian: сверхъестественный
- Latin American Spanish: asombroso
- Swedish: kuslig
- Thai: แปลกจนไม่สามารถอธิบายได้
- Turkish: tekinsiz
- Ukrainian: моторошний
- Vietnamese: kì lạ
Chinese translation of 'uncanny' adj - [resemblance, ability, feeling]
异(異)乎寻(尋)常的 (yìhū xúncháng de) it's uncanny 这(這)真怪异(異) (zhè zhēn guàiyì)
Definition weird or mysterious I had this uncanny feeling that Alice was warning me. Definition beyond what is normal The hero bears an uncanny resemblance to Kirk Douglas. Synonyms fantastic astonishing astounding Additional synonymsDefinition causing a feeling of fear or disgust This place is really creepy at night. Synonyms disturbing, threatening, frightening, terrifying, weird, forbidding, horrible, menacing, unpleasant, scary (informal), sinister, ominous, eerie, macabre, nightmarish, hair-raising, awfulDefinition strange and frightening An eerie silence settled over the forest. Synonyms uncanny, strange, frightening, ghostly, weird, mysterious, scary (informal), sinister, uneasy, fearful, awesome, unearthly, supernatural, unnatural, spooky (informal), creepy (informal), spectral, eldritch (poetic), preternaturalDefinition having much more than average intelligence, ability, or skill His piano playing is exceptional. Synonyms remarkable, special, excellent, extraordinary, outstanding, superior, first-class, marvellous, notable, phenomenal, first-rate, prodigious, unsurpassed, one in a million, bodacious (slang, US), unexcelled Additional synonymsDefinition marvellous Thanks, I had an incredible time. Synonyms amazing, great (informal), wonderful, brilliant, stunning (informal), extraordinary, overwhelming, ace (informal), astonishing, staggering, marvellous, sensational (informal), mega (slang), breathtaking, astounding, far-out (slang), eye-popping (informal), prodigious, awe-inspiring, superhuman, rad (informal), def (slang) Definition surprising or remarkable The horse made a miraculous recovery. Synonyms wonderful, amazing, extraordinary, incredible (informal), astonishing, marvellous, magical, unbelievable, phenomenal, astounding, eye-popping (informal), inexplicable, wondrous (archaic, literary), unaccountable, superhumanDefinition of unknown cause or nature He died in mysterious circumstances. Synonyms strange, unknown, puzzling, curious, secret, hidden, weird, concealed, obscure, baffling, veiled, mystical, perplexing, uncanny, incomprehensible, mystifying, impenetrable, arcane, inexplicable, cryptic, insoluble, unfathomable, abstruse, recondite, Delphic Definition beyond what is natural preternatural powers Synonyms supernatural, odd, strange, unusual, extraordinary, mysterious, marvellous, peculiar, abnormal, irregular, unearthly, miraculous, unnatural, inexplicable, unaccountable, anomalousDefinition wonderful or amazing He impressed everyone with his prodigious memory. Synonyms wonderful, striking, amazing, unusual, dramatic, impressive, extraordinary, remarkable, fantastic (informal), fabulous, staggering, marvellous, startling, exceptional, abnormal, phenomenal, astounding, miraculous, stupendous, flabbergasting (informal) Definition dubious If you ask me, there's something queer going on. Synonyms strange, odd, funny, unusual, extraordinary, remarkable, curious, weird, peculiar, abnormal, rum (British, slang), uncommon, erratic, singular, eerie, unnatural, unconventional, uncanny, disquieting, unorthodox, outlandish, left-field (informal), anomalous, droll, atypical, outréDefinition striking or extraordinary He was a remarkable man. Synonyms extraordinary, striking, outstanding, famous, odd, strange, wonderful, signal, rare, unusual, impressive, surprising, distinguished, prominent, notable, phenomenal, uncommon, conspicuous, singular, miraculous, noteworthy, pre-eminentDefinition remarkable a smile of singular sweetness Synonyms remarkable, unique, extraordinary, outstanding, exceptional, rare, notable, eminent, uncommon, conspicuous, prodigious, unparalleled, noteworthyThe whole place had a slightly spooky atmosphere. Synonyms eerie, frightening, chilling, ghostly, weird, mysterious, scary (informal), unearthly, supernatural, uncanny, creepy (informal), spine-chillingDefinition odd or unexpected There was something strange about the flickering blue light. Synonyms odd, unusual, curious, weird, wonderful, rare, funny, extraordinary, remarkable, bizarre, fantastic, astonishing, marvellous, exceptional, peculiar, eccentric, abnormal, out-of-the-way, queer (archaic), irregular, rum (British, archaic), uncommon, singular, perplexing, uncanny, mystifying, unheard-of, off-the-wall (slang), oddball (informal), unaccountable, left-field (informal), outré, curiouser and curiouser, out there (slang), daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Additional synonymsDefinition of or relating to things that cannot be explained by science, such as clairvoyance, ghosts, etc. evil spirits who looked like humans and possessed supernatural powers Synonyms paranormal, mysterious, unearthly, uncanny, dark, hidden, ghostly, psychic, phantom, abnormal, mystic, miraculous, unnatural, occult, spectral, preternatural, supranatural Definition strange, unnatural, or eerie The sound was so serene that it seemed unearthly. Synonyms eerie, strange, supernatural, ghostly, weird, phantom, uncanny, spooky (informal), nightmarish, spectral, eldritch (poetic), preternaturalDefinition without precedent It was unheard-of for someone so young to become a Member of Parliament. Synonyms unprecedented, inconceivable, undreamed of, new, novel, unique, unusual, unbelievable, singular, ground-breaking, never before encountered, unexampledDefinition strange and slightly frightening because it is not usual The altered landscape looks unnatural and weird. Synonyms abnormal, odd, strange, unusual, extraordinary, bizarre, perverted, queer, irregular, perverse, supernatural, uncanny, outlandish, unaccountable, anomalous, freakish, aberrantDefinition uncommon or extraordinary He was an unusual man with great business talents. Synonyms extraordinary, unique, remarkable, exceptional, notable, phenomenal, uncommon, singular, unconventional, out of the ordinary, atypical |