unexpectedly evil

When a normally good or nice character acts out of character and shows their unexpectedly evil, sadistic, or crazy side.

Do not use when the evil side isn't unexpected, such as for characters with established dark personas or yandere personalities.

Examples

See also

• unexpectedly good
• out of character
• corruption
• pool #2486 - Honey Trap
• pool #4639 - Touhou - Youkai Extermination Sanae
• pool #11418 - Kantai Collection - It's Mic Check Time Dammit!