The term uncanny is used to describe something that creates a feeling of unease or discomfort due to its familiarity. It often refers to an experience where something seems strange, yet somehow also recognizable and familiar at the same time. The uncanny can be experienced in various forms such as situations, objects, or even people who seem oddly familiar but also slightly off-putting. This concept was first explored by Sigmund Freud in his essay "The Uncanny," where he described it as a feeling of being confronted with something that is known and yet unfamiliar at the same time.