Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkæni ˈvæli/
noun A term used in the field of robotics and human-computer interaction to describe the phenomenon where a humanoid object closely resembles a human but still appears unsettling or eerie to observers.
A1 The concept of uncanny valley can be confusing for some people.
A2 Many children find characters in animated movies that fall into the uncanny valley unsettling.
B1 The uncanny valley effect is often used in horror movies to create a sense of unease in the audience.
B2 As technology advances, we are getting closer to bridging the uncanny valley in virtual reality experiences.
C1 The uncanny valley phenomenon has been studied extensively in the fields of robotics and computer graphics.
C2 Some experts believe that the uncanny valley is a result of our brain's inability to process conflicting information in a realistic human-like form.
formal The concept of the uncanny valley refers to the discomfort people feel when a humanoid robot looks almost, but not quite, like a real human.
informal Have you ever noticed how some animated characters fall into the uncanny valley and look a bit creepy?
slang That new CGI character in the movie totally falls into the uncanny valley - it's just not quite right.
figurative Her attempt to mimic her favorite celebrity's style was so close yet so far, landing her in the fashion uncanny valley.
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