UNLIT Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

unlit

adjective

ˌən-ˈlit

Definition of unlit

as in darkened

being without light or without much light she stumbled over something in the unlit hallway

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Recent Examples of unlit That means half the country could be following Tennessee down an unlit path, because no one knows the full scope of its ivermectin market. — ABC News, 17 June 2026 Through a telescope, watching the jagged, unlit edge of the lunar crescent slowly consume the brilliant white disk of Venus against a blue daytime sky is an unforgettable sight. — Jules-Pierre Malartre, Space.com, 17 June 2026 Cook over the indirect (unlit) side of the grill, for 2 to 5 minutes per side, depending on how hot the grill is and how thick the salmon is. — Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026 Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unlit

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Adjective

This trend has been pretty pervasive among designer bags recently, with shoppers buying new Prada and Chanel bags with darkened leather to give them a used look, or sourcing vintage Celine bags with obvious signs of wear.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 2 July 2026
She’s talked up her push to convert darkened streetlights, many of them stripped of their copper wire, to solar power.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026

Definition of darkened

Adjective

The design featured an orange-and-black clown outfit, black gloves and a dark face covering with an exaggerated smiling mouth.

— Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
Funky black garlic hides within that mushroom melange, and the pie arrives dotted with a dramatic, dark tamarind sauce.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of dark

Adjective

The presence of Jacory Croskey-Merritt, deep sleeper Kaytron Allen and White may make the Commanders backfield murkier than the Reflecting Pool, but their roles are clearer than most suspect.

— Brad Evans, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
The situation is also murky for those living outside their favorite team’s region.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of murky

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