C2adjectivepsychology
US/ʌnˈkæn.i/
UK/ʌnˈkæn.i/
strange and difficult to explain, often in a slightly frightening or surprising way
In context
She has an uncanny ability to know when I'm upset, even by text.
The boy bears an uncanny resemblance to his late grandfather.
There was an uncanny silence in the stadium after the goal.
Words that go with uncanny
adjective + noun
- uncanny abilityThe striker has an uncanny ability to find space in the box.
- uncanny resemblanceThe actor bears an uncanny resemblance to the young president.
- uncanny knackMy mother has an uncanny knack for spotting lies.
- uncanny feelingI had an uncanny feeling that someone was watching me.
- uncanny accuracyThe app predicted the result with uncanny accuracy.