Synonyms of in the dark

in the dark

phrase

as in ignorant

not informed about or aware of something

He kept his family in the dark about his move until everything was finalized.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ignorant
• unaware
• oblivious
• unconscious
• innocent
• unmindful
• clueless
• unknowing
• uninformed
• unwitting
• unacquainted
• insensible
• nescient
• uneducated
• incognizant
• absent
• untaught
• inattentive
• unschooled
• absentminded
• heedless
• inconscient
• abstracted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• aware
• grounded
• informed
• conscious
• conversant
• knowing
• acquainted
• taught
• hip
• mindful
• cognizant
• up-to-date
• educated
• knowledgeable
• witting
• schooled
• plugged-in
• sensitive
• au courant
• observant
• heedful
• sentient

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of in the dark

Smith is one who was around in the dark ages, otherwise known as 2023 when IU needed a trick play in the fourth overtime to defeat Akron. — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Explosions boomed across Kyiv in the dark, but the air force said hits were recorded at 28 locations across the country. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

The pair drove back to midtown Kansas City, Kansas, in the dark to check on Torres’ home. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

Boards, for their part, may be in the dark as to how much more change is coming. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026