uncanny
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Yet Cusk has found a large fan base for her work, mainly because she is a deft excavator of the human psyche, a writer who can articulate emotional states with uncanny precision and insight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
As well as being uncanny, for Panettiere it was traumatic to act out things so similar to her real life.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
The uncanny valley is live for consumption, for free, at No. 300 on the Roku Channel’s Live TV Guide.
From Slate ● Aug. 16, 2026
Kaeppel has done the research and found that over the past 106 years, the U.S. equity market has followed a seven-year cycle with uncanny regularity.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
He had this uncanny sixth sense—he always knew when we disobeyed him.
From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon
Vocabulary lists containing uncanny
100 Words Every Middle Schooler Should Know
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Essential Academic Vocabulary for Middle School Students, List 2
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Uncanny, Creepy, or Downright Scary: Words For Halloween
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
