CEFR B2

creepy

adjective

Meaning

Causing an unpleasant feeling of fear or unease, often because of something strange, unnatural, or unsettling.

Examples

  • The doll's eyes seemed to follow me around the room, which was incredibly creepy.
  • He had a creepy way of staring at people that made them uncomfortable.

Synonyms: eerie, spooky, unsettling, sinister