total darkness

• Estado de ausência total de luz, no qual nada é visível; usado literalmente ou metaforicamente para descrever uma situação sem esperança ou clareza.

A state of complete absence of light, where nothing can be seen; often used literally or metaphorically to describe a situation with no hope or clarity.

1. Complete absence of lightA2formal

   A state where there is no light at all, making it impossible to see anything.

   Escuridão total

   • The cave was in total darkness, so we used flashlights.
   • When the power went out, the room was plunged into total darkness.
   • He sat in total darkness, waiting for his eyes to adjust.

2. Metaphorical ignorance or despairB2informal

   A state of being completely unaware, uninformed, or in deep emotional despair.

   Escuridão total

   • After the accident, his mind was in total darkness about what happened.
   • She felt lost in total darkness after losing her job.
   • The investigation was conducted in total darkness, with no leads.