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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

"There's a possibility they might see an impact flash if a meteor hits the dark side but it would have to be a pretty big one," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 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

Reassessing place names as the dark side of history becomes more apparent is nothing new.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

I don’t want her to be stuck on the dark side of the wall just because I am.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish

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