Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Uncanny

Spooky

The most appropriate synonym of the word uncanny is spooky.

• Deranged means mentally ill or disturbed.
• Spooky means causing fear or unease, especially because of an atmosphere of mystery or strangeness.
• Reckless means taking unnecessary risks or chances.
• Insightful means having or showing an accurate and deep understanding of a situation or problem.

Uncanny and spooky are both adjectives that mean to be strangely or unnaturally impressive or disturbing. However, uncanny has a stronger connotation of being mysterious or supernatural, while spooky can simply mean to be slightly frightening or eerie.