creepy
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A robot that looks human but behaves differently is creepy, an effect known as the uncanny valley.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
A mother who sees other women as her direct competition isn’t just creepy; she’s dangerous — and the fact that, in this case, the other women are preteen girls makes it even worse.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
Originating as a creepy shared story told online by ordinary internet users, the "Backrooms" universe erupts into American cinemas on Friday with a film directed by star YouTuber Kane Parsons.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Patterson says: "Individual brand mascots will begin to talk to us on a one-to-one level and try to persuade us to do things. It's a bit creepy, isn't it?"
From BBC • May 13, 2026
But it’s creepy to think back, now that I know what the old man was involved in.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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