Definition of undercurrent
1 : a current below the upper currents or surface
2 : a hidden opinion, feeling, or tendency often contrary to the one publicly shown
undercurrent
adjectiveFrom the M-W Editors
Examples of undercurrent in a Sentence
You could be pulled under water by the dangerous undercurrents.
Recent Examples of undercurrent from the Web
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A beautiful undercurrent of loneliness permeates the work as all of the characters seem to be grasping at real relationships and failing, either due to circumstance or flaws in their person.
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There’s an undercurrent of country-rock and Americana edge to his adult-friendly pop and guitar rock, which is curiously matched with pristine, polished vocals reminiscent of James Blunt.
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Ashley and writers Greg Garcia and Mike O’Malley (two TV veterans) also smartly tap into the undercurrent of wistfulness and regret that runs through even some of Buffett’s more upbeat story-songs.
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In the Rio Grande Valley, notions of heritage and pride often involve an undercurrent of assimilation that permeates everyday life.
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So when Rice included Tripoli on a visit to the Middle East the following year, there were some decidedly uncomfortable undercurrents in her meeting with Qaddafi.
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In Search Of and books on UFOs were commonplace, but the undercurrent was a kind of spiritual dissociation.
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First Known Use of undercurrent
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UNDERCURRENT Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of undercurrent for English Language Learners
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: a flow of water that moves below the surface of the ocean or a river
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: a hidden feeling or tendency that is usually different from the one that is easy to see or understand
UNDERCURRENT Defined for Kids
undercurrent
playDefinition of undercurrent for Students
1 : a flow of water that moves below the surface
2 : a hidden feeling or tendency often different from the one openly shown She sensed an undercurrent of dissatisfaction.
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