1. A conclusion to a story, film, or narrative that is bleak, tragic, unhappy, or morally ambiguous rather than uplifting or hopeful
The dark ending of the novel left readers questioning the protagonist's fate.
O final sombrio do romance deixou os leitores questionando o destino do protagonista.
2. A conclusion involving death, loss, despair, or negative consequences for characters
The film's dark ending subverted audience expectations by killing off the main character.
O desfecho sombrio do filme subverteu as expectativas da plateia ao matar o personagem principal.