dark cloud

American  

[dahrk klaud] / ˈdɑrk ˈklaʊd /

noun

plural

dark clouds

1. Astronomy. dark nebula.

2. something that generates gloom, distrust, or some other oppressive feeling or condition related to a person, thing, or event.

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dark cloud Scientific  

/ därk /

1. See absorption nebula

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Other Word Forms

• dark-cloud
  adjective

Example Sentences

Round number theory came into play at the $100 figure with a bearish shooting star on Sept. 22, followed by a bearish dark cloud cover and two bearish engulfing candles in October.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Looking at the daily chart the caution here is the bearish dark cloud cover candle from Thursday at all time highs.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

While the store’s events are often bursting with energy, those moments are still tainted by an “underlying fear that is kind of like a dark cloud among our community,” Lima said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

A jury heard Baird, who worked at an opticians, left a note to her family which said a "dark cloud" was over her.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

The little one's hair is a dark cloud of coils and glitter, complete with metallic threads reminiscent of lightning streaks.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton