dark patterns

A form of dark pattern — A user interface that is intentionally designed to trick users into doing things that are not in their own best interest, such as giving up more information, or agreeing to unfavourable terms.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of dark pattern
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dark patterns. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dark%20patterns

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