# dark pattern

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. 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.

## Etymology
Coined by user-experience consultant Harry Brignull in 2010.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/dark-pattern