Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
almost-uncanny
adjective
/ˈɔːl.məʊst ʌnˈkæni/
Definition
Referring to something that is very close to being strange or mysterious, but not entirely so.
Examples
- The almost-uncanny resemblance between the twins left everyone surprised.
- She had an almost-uncanny ability to predict the outcome of events.
- The atmosphere in the empty house was almost-uncanny, making him feel uneasy.
Meaning
The term ‘almost-uncanny’ describes situations or feelings that evoke a sense of eeriness or otherworldliness, yet lack full authenticity or intensity.
Synonyms
- Strange
- Weird
- Eerie
- Unsettling
