darkness

(noun) absence of light or illumination. Synonyms: dark.

(noun) an unilluminated area. Synonyms: dark, shadow. Example: "He moved off into the darkness."

(noun) absence of moral or spiritual values. Synonyms: iniquity, wickedness, dark. Example: "The powers of darkness."

(noun) an unenlightened state. Synonyms: dark. Examples: "He was in the dark concerning their intentions." "His lectures dispelled the darkness."

(noun) having a dark or somber color.

(noun) a swarthy complexion. Synonyms: duskiness, swarthiness.