darkness
Pronunciation:
/ˈdɑːknəs//ˈdɑɹknɪs/noun
Definitions
The state of being dark; lack of light.
Example: The darkness of the room made it difficult to see.
Gloom.
The product of being dark.
The state or quality of reflecting little light, of tending to a blackish or brownish color.
Example: The darkness of her skin betrayed her Mediterranean heritage.