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
- uncanninesses
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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