1. the absence or lack of light
2. evil or wickedness
Usage: figurative
3. a state of being uninformed or ignorant
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The room was filled with complete darkness after the power went out.
• She stumbled through the darkness trying to find the light switch.
• The story explores the darkness in human nature.
• He emerged from the darkness of depression with help from friends.
• The darkness of ignorance can only be dispelled by education.
• They walked hand in hand through the darkness of the forest.
• The darkness of winter made her feel lonely.