Obscurity and Uncanniness

Obscurity

Obscurity noun - The quality or state of being impossible to know, understand, or explain.
Usage example: her novels were favored by gullible critics who confuse obscurity with profundity

Uncanniness and obscurity are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Uncanniness" instead a noun "Obscurity".

Nearby Words: obscure, obscurely, obscuration

Uncanniness

Uncanniness noun - The quality or state of being impossible to know, understand, or explain.
Usage example: a sly smile only added to the uncanniness of her cryptic response to my innocent question
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Obscurity and uncanniness are semantically related. You can use "Obscurity" instead a noun "Uncanniness".
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