Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dark-secret
Noun
/dɑrk ˈsiː.krɪt/
Definition
A hidden truth or fact about someone or something that is generally kept confidential and often associated with negative or sinister implications.
Examples
- She had a dark secret that she never shared with anyone.
- The dark secrets of the past haunted the community.
- He eventually revealed his dark secret to his closest friends.
Meaning
A dark secret usually refers to a hidden, troubling aspect of a person’s life or an event that is not meant to be revealed to others, typically due to its embarrassing, shameful, or illegal nature.
Synonyms
- hidden truth
- confidential matter
- private information
- concealed fact
