Definitions:
1. having or seeming to have a supernatural or inexplicable basis; beyond the ordinary or normal
2.mysterious; arousing superstitious fear or dread
(both definitions from dictionary.reference.com)
Transition Definition
Something that brings an emotion of wonder and disbelieve. Is strange and confusing to see.
Part of Speech:
adjective
Other Forms:
uncannily, adverb
uncanniness, noun
Using the Word:
1. Uncanny noises filled the dark night.
2. I believe the prank to be uncanny.
Pronunciation:
un-can-ny
When to Use:
When experiencing something out of the ordinary or talking about something out of the ordinary.
Synonym:
Our word is a lot like preternatural, but it's different in that it is more vague. Preternatural has to do with nature, uncanny does not.
Our word is also a lot like weird, but it's different because weird is a lower level of odd, but uncanny is very, very odd. And uncanny is something that makes you feel uneasy, but weird doesn't always make you feel that way.
Our word is also a lot like weird, but it's different because weird is a lower level of odd, but uncanny is very, very odd. And uncanny is something that makes you feel uneasy, but weird doesn't always make you feel that way.
Antonym:
Our word is exactly the opposite of ordinary/natural.
Rating:
We give this word 3 out of 5 stars. Because it's a unique word that can be used in the place of ordinary words, but it can't be used very often.
Explanation for picture: TheRating:
We give this word 3 out of 5 stars. Because it's a unique word that can be used in the place of ordinary words, but it can't be used very often.
picture displayed is strange for there is monkey craddling a half man half monkey baby.
