Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkæni/

Definitions of uncanny

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'uncanny' describes something strange or mysterious in a unsettling way

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of uncanny in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of uncanny

past tense

uncannied

plural

uncannies

comparative

more uncanny

superlative

most uncanny

present tense

uncannies

future tense

will uncanny

perfect tense

have uncannied

continuous tense

is uncannying

singular

uncanny

positive degree

uncanny

infinitive

to uncanny

gerund

uncannying

participle

uncannied

Origin and Evolution of uncanny

First Known Use: 1561 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'uncanny' originated from the Old English word 'uncan', meaning unfamiliar or strange.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'uncanny' has evolved to describe something eerie, mysterious, or unsettling.