Uncanny describes that which unsettles us, such as disquieting observations, or mysterious situations and circumstances. Strip the word of its prefix, though, and you're left with canny, a word that can be …

UNCANNY definition: having or seeming to have a supernatural or inexplicable basis; beyond the ordinary or normal; extraordinary. See examples of uncanny used in a sentence.

If you describe something as uncanny, you mean that it is strange and difficult to explain. She bears an uncanny resemblance to the new president.

UNCANNY meaning: 1. strange or mysterious, often in a way that is slightly frightening: 2. strange or mysterious…. Learn more.

Definition of uncanny adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. having or seeming to have a supernatural or inexplicable basis; extraordinary: uncanny accuracy; an uncanny knack of spotting an opportunity. 2. mysterious; arousing fear or dread: Uncanny sounds …

6 days ago · [The uncanny is] something that was long familiar to the psyche and was estranged from it only through being repressed. The link with repression now illuminates Schelling′s definition of the …

Uncanny definition: Mysterious or impossible to explain, especially when causing uneasiness or astonishment.

uncanny: Mysterious or impossible to explain, especially when causing uneasiness or astonishment. <i>synonym</i>: <strong> weird</strong>.

When something is described as uncanny, it suggests a sense of mystery and intrigue, but also a feeling of unease or discomfort. The word is often used in literature and art to create a sense of tension or …