Uncanny /ənˈkanē / adj.
Definition: Uncanny usually means a few things:
- First, it refers to something that goes beyond what is normal and exceeds expectations. Often, there is a bit of awe involved, suggesting that a skill or ability reaches a superhuman state.
- Another use of this word would refer to something that is almost mysterious or mythical in its origin.
- Rarely, and particularly in Scotland, uncanny can mean strict or severe.
Etymology: This word originated in the 16th century in Scotland. The un- prefix simply means not, and canny meant knowledgeable or skilled.
In a Sentence
He has an uncanny sense of smell.
A superhero has the uncanny ability to detect crime.
Her sister has an uncanny resemblance to Queen Victoria.
Synonyms
Mysterious, Enigmatic, Cryptic
Antonyms
Conventional, Dull, Normal, Regular
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