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uncannily

/ʌnˈkæn.ɪ.li/
un · can · ni · ly
Adjective:uncanny
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• adverb

1

To an extraordinary, striking, or almost inexplicable degree, especially regarding accuracy, foresight, or resemblance.

Example

"The young actor looks uncannily like the historical figure he is portraying."

2

In a strange, mysterious, or unsettling manner that seems to go beyond what is normal or natural.

Example

"The abandoned house remained uncannily quiet throughout the storm."

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uncalculating
uncalled
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uncap
uncapitalized

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the Scottish English adjective 'uncanny' (late 16th century, originally meaning 'malicious' or 'careless', later 'mysterious' or 'supernatural'), which combines 'un-' ('not') with 'canny' (derived from 'can' in its older sense 'to know').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uncannily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uncannily
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