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:
Every city has its dark side, with crime and poverty.
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:
Astronauts have never landed on the dark side of the moon.
The spacecraft entered the planet's dark side.