dark side

NOUN

pessimism

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cynicism despair distrust gloom grief hopelessness melancholy sadness unhappiness

STRONG

dejection depression despondency dyspepsia gloominess glumness

WEAK

dim view expectation of worst gloomy outlook low spirits

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cheer confidence faith happiness joy joyfulness trust

WEAK

optimism

Example Sentences

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The bright flashes stand out clearly on the planet's dark side, making them relatively easy to spot.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

And while they acknowledge many individuals provide valuable and safe sleep advice, they warn there is also a "dark side".

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Wirries’ Star does more than flirt with the dark side, but in resisting the temptation to become part of the vampire pack she becomes worthy of Michael’s obsessive love.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Even though humans created the near-miraculous technology of the internet, there are those in some quarters who still long to believe in magic, and they like it to have that edgy, dark side.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

Complete silence—she might as well be on the dark side of the moon.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

dark side

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