creepy

• Beschreibt etwas, das ein unangenehmes Gefühl von Angst oder Unbehagen hervorruft, oft auf eine schwer fassbare, unheimliche Weise.

Describes something that causes an unpleasant feeling of fear or unease.

1. Annoying and unpleasantB1informal

   Causing a feeling of irritation or mild disgust due to being bothersome or unsettling.

   Unheimlich und nervig

   • That guy at the party was really creepy, he wouldn't stop staring.
   • She found his constant compliments a bit creepy.
   • The old house had a creepy atmosphere that made everyone uneasy.

   Synonymeannoyingbothersomedisquietingdisturbingirritatingoff-puttingunpleasant

2. Causing a sensation of crawling on skinB1informal

   Producing a physical feeling as if insects or small creatures are moving over your skin, often due to fear or disgust.

   Gänsehaut erregend

   • The horror movie was so creepy it gave me goosebumps.
   • Walking through the dark forest alone felt really creepy.
   • The sound of scratching in the walls was incredibly creepy.