What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
mysterious
Example
The old abandoned house had a mysterious aura. [mysterious: adjective]
Example
The disappearance of the plane remains a mysterious event. [mysterious: noun]
uncanny
Example
The uncanny resemblance between the two strangers was unnerving. [uncanny: adjective]
Example
The supernatural events in the movie gave it an uncanny atmosphere. [uncanny: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Mysterious is more commonly used than uncanny in everyday language. Mysterious is versatile and can be used in various contexts, while uncanny is more specific and often used in the context of the supernatural or paranormal.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between mysterious and uncanny?
Both mysterious and uncanny are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
