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uncanny <-ier, -iest> [ʌnˈkæni] ADJ (mysterious)

uncanny

estranho(-a)

uncanny ability

extraordinário(-a)

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He became famous for his allegedly uncanny ability to track down old and very rare wines, and for arranging extravagant wine tastings featuring these wines. en.wikipedia.org

Alarm grew among the locals as the creature seemed to have an uncanny ability to evade the traps set for it. en.wikipedia.org

He has the uncanny ability to tell where the victim of his cases died, and how they died based on their blood's smell and taste. en.wikipedia.org

He has a mysterious knowledge of all the antiques in the store and an uncanny talent for reading minds. en.wikipedia.org

They also seem to have an uncanny ability to remember fans, sometime by name, who only attend a show every 2 or 3 years. en.wikipedia.org

Charlotte has the uncanny ability to hold her breath for nine hours. en.wikipedia.org

With the uncanny rapport between them, the two become instant bosom buddies. en.wikipedia.org

Deaths are described as human-like in appearance, yet unnaturally quiet and able to blend into the background with uncanny ease. en.wikipedia.org

He has an uncanny feel for the game, and ability to read where the game is at. en.wikipedia.org

Co-workers said he had an uncanny eye for the commercial viability of designs. en.wikipedia.org

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