Meaning of the word "dark side" in English

What does "dark side" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dark side

US /ˈdɑːrk saɪd/
UK /ˈdɑːk saɪd/

Noun

1.

the less known, often negative or sinister, aspect of something or someone

Example:
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Every city has its dark side, with crime and poverty.
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He showed me the dark side of his personality.
2.

the side of the moon that is not illuminated by the sun, or the side of a planet that is experiencing night

Example:
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Astronauts have never landed on the dark side of the moon.
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The spacecraft entered the planet's dark side.