Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkæni/
adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'uncanny' describes something strange or mysterious in a unsettling way
A1 The magician's tricks were so uncanny that the children were amazed.
A2 The resemblance between the twins was uncanny, they could easily be mistaken for each other.
B1 The uncanny feeling of déjà vu washed over her as she entered the old house.
B2 The uncanny ability of the detective to solve complex cases quickly made him famous.
C1 The uncanny timing of the thunder and lightning during the play added to the eerie atmosphere.
C2 The uncanny accuracy of the psychic's predictions left even the skeptics questioning their beliefs.
formal The resemblance between the two paintings was uncanny, leading experts to believe they were both created by the same artist.
informal It's uncanny how often we finish each other's sentences.
slang The way she predicted the outcome of the game was just uncanny.
figurative His ability to recall details from years ago is uncanny, like he has a photographic memory.
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