dark-side
Evil within you
Dark-side functions as an adjective describing something associated with evil, corruption, or moral transgression—drawn from the opposition of light and darkness in moral symbolism.
A dark-side character operates outside ethical boundaries.
The term gained currency from Star Wars, where the Dark Side represents corrupting power, but applies broadly to anything sinister or morally compromised: dark-side impulses, dark-side tactics.
Profound moral wickedness
- malevolentHarboring ill will
- wickedEvil or slang-excellent
- nefariousExtremely evil or villainous
- villainousExtremely wicked or criminal
ominous · menacing · sinister · diabolical · malicious · corrupt · depraved · treacherous
Unconscious rejected aspects
- repressedHeld back from expression
- unconsciousNot awake or aware
- JungianOf analytical psychology
- suppressedForcibly held down
inner demons · temptation · moral struggle · corruption · descent · obsession · addiction · compulsion
Dark side practitioners
- Force chokeRemote psychic asphyxiation
- InquisitorChurch heresy investigator
- Sith LordEvil force-wielding ruler
- seductionEnticing someone romantically
Darth Vader · Emperor Palpatine · Kylo Ren · Darth Maul · Count Dooku · Darth Sidious · corruption · apprentice
Light blocked by object
- underbellyVulnerable lower surface
- underworldRealm of the departed
- seedyRundown and disreputable
- undergroundBelow ground or countercultural
covert · clandestine · concealed · unseen · lurking · secretive · shady · murky
Natural planetary satellite
- craterImpact or volcanic basin
- unilluminatedNot receiving light
- Pink FloydProgressive rock band
- albumUnified collection of recordings
cosmic · celestial · tidally locked · Apollo missions · earthshine
evil
Profound moral wickedness
- malevolentHarboring ill will
- wickedEvil or slang-excellent
- nefariousExtremely evil or villainous
villainous · ominous · menacing · sinister · diabolical · malicious · corrupt · depraved · treacherous · ruthless
shadow self
Unconscious rejected aspects
- repressedHeld back from expression
- unconsciousNot awake or aware
- JungianOf analytical psychology
inner demons · suppressed · temptation · moral struggle · corruption · descent · obsession · addiction · compulsion · self-sabotage
Sith
Dark side practitioners
- Force chokeRemote psychic asphyxiation
- InquisitorChurch heresy investigator
- Sith LordEvil force-wielding ruler
Darth Vader · Emperor Palpatine · Kylo Ren · Darth Maul · Count Dooku · Darth Sidious · seduction · corruption · apprentice
shadow
Light blocked by object
- underbellyVulnerable lower surface
- underworldRealm of the departed
- seedyRundown and disreputable
underground · covert · clandestine · concealed · unseen · lurking · secretive · shady · murky · veiled
moon
Natural planetary satellite
- craterImpact or volcanic basin
- unilluminatedNot receiving light
- Pink FloydProgressive rock band
album · cosmic · celestial · tidally locked · Apollo missions · earthshine
dark-sidegood side
bright side · better angels · light · better nature · righteous path
dark-sidebright side
Positive aspect of something
illumination · radiance · luminosity · lightness · clarity
dark-sidehigher self
One's transcendent inner nature
better nature · true self · authentic self · superego · anima
dark, side, darken, darkened, darkening, darker, darkest, darkly, darkness