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Creepy

Definition

(informal) Causing a feeling of fear, unease, or discomfort, often because something seems strange, unnatural, or threatening. Typically used to describe people, places, or situations that are perceived as eerie or unnerving.

Example Sentences

1The creepy mansion at the top of the hill was rumoured to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner.
2She found the clown's exaggerated smile and painted-on frown to be creepy and unsettling.
3The abandoned asylum was a creepy place to explore, with its peeling walls and rusting medical equipment.
4His creepy behaviour towards the new intern made everyone in the office uncomfortable.
5The film's use of creepy atmospheric sound effects and dim lighting added to the overall sense of tension and suspense.

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