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creepy Synonyms

Another word for creepy

Choosing another word for creepy depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Causing an unpleasant feeling of fear, unease, or revulsion; eerie and unsettling.

Usage Example

"The abandoned house at the end of the lane had a eerie atmosphere that kept the neighborhood children away."

Strongest
eerie
spooky
unsettling
Strong
uncanny
sinister
macabre
freaky
hair-raising
chilling
weird

• adjective (Context 2)

Behaving in ancelessly intrusive, socially inappropriate, or sleazy way that makes others feel uncomfortable or threatened.

Usage Example

"She decided to leave the party early because a stranger kept staring at her and making sleazy remarks."

Strong
sleazy
off-putting
sketchy
disturbing
Weak
obnoxious

Opposites of creepy

The opposite of creepy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

comforting
respectful
pleasant
reassuring
polite
charming
inviting
soothing
See all opposites of creepy

• Nearby Words

creeping jenny
creeping phlox
creeps
creepy
cremains
cremate
cremation

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Creepy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/creepy
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