1. somewhat dark; having little light
Usage: archaic or literary
2. gloomy or melancholy in mood or character
Usage: archaic or literary

Examples

• The darksome forest made it difficult to see the path ahead.
• A darksome mood settled over the house after the sad news.
• The old castle had darksome corridors lit only by candlelight.
• Her darksome thoughts kept her awake through the night.
• The darksome sky suggested a storm was approaching.