uncanny ability

Frequency: 5.52.1 per million words

a skill that is strange and difficult to explain

abilityADJECTIVE + ability

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uncanny

Examples (10)

  • He has an uncanny ability to predict the stock market's movements.
  • She possesses an uncanny ability to find lost keys, no matter where they are.
  • The comedian was famous for his uncanny ability to mimic other celebrities' voices.
  • My grandfather had an uncanny ability to calm even the most aggressive dogs.
  • She navigates complex social situations with an uncanny ability to say the right thing.
  • The detective solved the case thanks to his uncanny ability to notice details others missed.
  • The child demonstrated an uncanny ability to learn new languages just by listening.
  • It's his uncanny ability to always be in the right place at the right time that makes him so successful.
  • If he continues to develop his uncanny ability for spotting talent, he'll become a legendary scout.
  • How do you explain her uncanny ability to know what people are thinking before they speak?