ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Uncanniness

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Uncanniness is a noun meaning The state or condition of being uncanny.

Meaning

The state or condition of being uncanny.

Example Sentences

For decades, humankind steeled itself for the rise of thinking machines. As we marveled at their ability to beat chess champions and predict protein structures, we also recoiled from their inherent uncanniness, not to mention the threats to our sense of humanity.

Word Forms

Synonyms for uncanniness

Depending on context, synonyms include eeriness, eerieness, spookiness, weirdness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include uncannyness, unnervingness, unnervedness, weirdness, creepiness, unnaturalness.

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