uncanny in German
uncanny in German is frappierend, gruselig, seltsam — uncanny means strange in a way that feels unsettling or almost supernatural.
uncanny in German
frappierend
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
gruselig
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
seltsam
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
unheimlich
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
verblüffend
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
verstörend
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
Unheimliche
(psychology, psychoanalysis, Freud) Something that is simultaneously familiar and strange, typically leading to feelings of discomfort.
Verstörende
(psychology, psychoanalysis, Freud) Something that is simultaneously familiar and strange, typically leading to feelings of discomfort.
What does "uncanny" mean?
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adj Strange in a way that feels unsettling or almost supernatural.
"The new iPhone promises “next level” photography with push-button ease. But the results look odd and uncanny."
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uncanny in a sentence
- The new iPhone promises “next level” photography with push-button ease. But the results look odd and uncanny.
- He bore an uncanny resemblance to the dead sailor.
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What is "uncanny" in German?
"uncanny" in German is frappierend, gruselig, seltsam. uncanny means: Strange in a way that feels unsettling or almost supernatural.
Are there other ways to say "uncanny" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "uncanny": frappierend, gruselig, seltsam, unheimlich, verblüffend, verstörend.
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