düsteres

Düsteres is the neuter singular form of the German adjective düster, meaning gloomy, somber, or dark. It is used attributively before neuter nouns in singular when there is no definite article or when an indefinite article is used: ein düsteres Bild, ein düsteres Licht. With a definite article the attributive form is das düstere Bild or das düstere Licht. In the plural, the corresponding form is düstere, e.g., düstere Bilder.

Usage: Düsteres commonly describes atmosphere, mood, or visuals in literature, film criticism, and journalism. It conveys a sense of gloom rather than merely darkness; it is often paired with nouns denoting scenes or environments (Bild, Licht, Geräusch).

Examples: Ein düsteres Licht fiel durch die Wolken. Das düstere Bild, das der Roman schildert, bleibt im Gedächtnis. Ein düsteres Geräusch ließ ihn innehalten.

Etymology: The adjective düster comes from the Germanic language family, with roots in Middle High German düster and cognates in related West Germanic languages, such as Dutch duister, reflecting the semantic field of gloom and darkness.

See also: düster, Düsternis, Dunkelheit.