uncannydiscomfort
nounUK /ʌnˈkæni dɪsˈkʌmfət/
US /ʌnˈkæni dɪsˈkʌmfərt/
A strange, creepy feeling that something is not quite right.
She felt an uncannydiscomfort when the old doll's eyes seemed to follow her.
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2. A mild sense of fear caused by something that looks almost human but not quite.
The robot's smile gave him an uncannydiscomfort.
3. The uneasy feeling you get in a place that seems familiar yet wrong.
Walking through the empty school at night filled her with uncannydiscomfort.
4. A shivery feeling caused by a sound or sight that is hard to explain.
A strange hum in the basement brought on a wave of uncannydiscomfort.