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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

But Munden says the story feels timely now because of the dark side of humanity that Golding explored.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

"We are getting a beautiful view of the dark side of the Earth, lit by the Moon," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 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

I don’t know what Jack thought, because he had gone over to the dark side by now.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio

dark side

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