creepy

• Décrit quelque chose qui provoque une sensation désagréable de peur ou d'inquiétude, souvent de manière étrange ou malsaine.

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.

   Dérangeant et désagréable

   • 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.

   Synonymesannoyingbothersomedisquietingdisturbingirritatingoff-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.

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   • 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.