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Uncanny – mysterious, beyond the normal

(Pronounced uhn-can-ee)

To remember the definition of the word uncanny, use the following mnemonic:

Unwrapping candy bars with his knees (uncanny) was a mysterious ability that was certainly beyond the normal.

Unwrapping candy bars with his knees (uncanny) was a mysterious ability that was certainly beyond the normal.

 

Examples of uncanny in a sentence

The girl's resemblance to my mother was uncanny, as she had no siblings.

He was rather uncanny, he only ate cat food.

My dog has the uncanny ability to know when people are upset.

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