Uncanny [uhn-kan-ee]
Definition:
1. Having or seeming to have a supernatural or inexplicable basis.
2. Beyond the ordinary or normal.
3. Mysterious, arousing superstitious fear or dread.
Source: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/uncanny
I believe # 2 is the most important defintion because it can be used in normal conversation not just in conversation
Translated: My take on this word is it being out of the ordinary and mysterious in a bad or creepy sense, an action that can't be explained.
Part of Speech: Uncanny is an adjective
Definition:
1. Having or seeming to have a supernatural or inexplicable basis.
2. Beyond the ordinary or normal.
3. Mysterious, arousing superstitious fear or dread.
Source: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/uncanny
I believe # 2 is the most important defintion because it can be used in normal conversation not just in conversation
Translated: My take on this word is it being out of the ordinary and mysterious in a bad or creepy sense, an action that can't be explained.
Part of Speech: Uncanny is an adjective
Other forms of the word:
uncannily -adverb
uncanniness- noun
Example Sentences:
1. I was freaked out when I saw this person,uncannily, staring at me from across the room.
2. She had an uncanny accuracy to look into the future and see what was coming our way.
When to use the word: Uncanny is best used to talk to people who you are sure know what the word means because it can missunderstood easily. At a job interview or at a job itself you could use this word and be understood well. Also if you are describing a creepy person or creepy occurance, like a creepy stranger or a creepy psychic, this word would be almost perfect.
Synonyms: My word is a lot like odd but different in that odd means differing in nature from what is ordinary, expected, or usual. Which means that it means away from the normal only slightly and less noticable while uncanny is being beyond the ordinary so it is so not normal that it is noticable and sometimes habitual.
uncannily -adverb
uncanniness- noun
Example Sentences:
1. I was freaked out when I saw this person,uncannily, staring at me from across the room.
2. She had an uncanny accuracy to look into the future and see what was coming our way.
When to use the word: Uncanny is best used to talk to people who you are sure know what the word means because it can missunderstood easily. At a job interview or at a job itself you could use this word and be understood well. Also if you are describing a creepy person or creepy occurance, like a creepy stranger or a creepy psychic, this word would be almost perfect.
Synonyms: My word is a lot like odd but different in that odd means differing in nature from what is ordinary, expected, or usual. Which means that it means away from the normal only slightly and less noticable while uncanny is being beyond the ordinary so it is so not normal that it is noticable and sometimes habitual.
Antonyms: My word is the exact opposite of common because this word means to be ordinary and general while uncanny has the exact opposite meaning of being beyond ordinary and not normal.
Usefulness: I give the word uncanny 3 out of 5 because it can be used in everyday conversation to explain a mysterious occurance but usually most people under high school are not informed about the defintion of this word. When used though it is very useful to describe a person with odd behaviors. .
Explanation: This picture above shows the word uncanny that is out of the ordinary and mysterious, exactly what superman is, he's mysterious about his identity and out of the ordinary power that make him a super hero.
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