uncanny

IPA: ʌnkˈæni

(psychology, psychoanalysis, Freud) Something that is simultaneously familiar and strange, typically leading to feelings of discomfort.

Examples of "uncanny" in Sentences

The resemblance between the two siblings was uncanny - they could almost pass as twins
She had an uncanny ability to predict the future, often leaving those around her in awe
The uncanny feeling of being watched made him turn around, only to find no one there
The uncanny timing of the phone call made her wonder if it was a coincidence or something more sinister
The uncanny silence in the empty house sent shivers down her spine as she tiptoed through the hallway