Definitions for undercurrentˈʌn dərˌkɜr ənt, -ˌkʌr-
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
un•der•cur•rentˈʌn dərˌkɜr ənt, -ˌkʌr-(n.)
a hidden tendency or feeling underlying and often at variance with someone's words, actions, etc.
a current, as of air or water, that flows below the upper currents or surface.
Origin of undercurrent:
1675–85
Princeton's WordNet
undertone, undercurrent(noun)
a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
undertide, undercurrent(noun)
a current below the surface of a fluid
Wiktionary
undercurrent(Noun)
a current which flows under the surface
undercurrent(Noun)
An emotional presence that is concealed rather than exposed.
Webster Dictionary
Undercurrent(noun)
a current below the surface of water, sometimes flowing in a contrary direction to that on the surface
Undercurrent(noun)
hence, figuratively, a tendency of feeling, opinion, or the like, in a direction contrary to what is publicly shown; an unseen influence or tendency; as, a strong undercurrent of sentiment in favor of a prisoner
Undercurrent(adj)
running beneath the surface; hidden
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