unilluminated

adjective

un·​illuminated

¦ən+

1

: deficient in mental or spiritual enlightenment

2

: not lighted : lightless, dark

the unilluminated side of Mars

—R. S. Richardson

Word History

Etymology

un- entry 1 + illuminated, past participle of illuminate

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