Definition

The state of feeling strange, spooky, or unsettling, often causing fear or discomfort.

Example

The eeriness of the abandoned house made everyone feel uneasy as they walked through it.

Conversation

Did you feel that strange eeriness in the old house?

Yeah, it was really unsettling, wasn’t it?

I couldn't shake off that feeling of eeriness even after we left.

Same here! It felt like someone was watching us.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Eeriness → It is formed from "eerie" (of uncertain origin, possibly from the Scottish word "eerie" meaning fearful or strange) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "eeriness" refers to the state of being eerie, which conveys a sense of fear or strangeness.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'eerie' which describes something strange or fearful, and remember that 'eeriness' is the quality of being eerie.

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