undercurrent
11undercurrent — UK [ˈʌndə(r)ˌkʌrənt] / US [ˈʌndərˌkʌrənt] noun [countable] Word forms undercurrent : singular undercurrent plural undercurrents 1) a current that moves below the surface or below another current in the sea or a river 2) a feeling that exists and… …
12undercurrent — un|der|cur|rent [ˈʌndəˌkʌrənt US dərˌkə:r ] n 1.) a feeling, especially of anger or dissatisfaction, that people do not express openly undercurrent of ▪ He sensed an undercurrent of resentment among the crowd. 2.) a hidden and often dangerous… …
13undercurrent — un|der|cur|rent [ ʌndər,kʌrənt ] noun count 1. ) a current that moves below the surface or below another current in an ocean or a river 2. ) a feeling that exists and affects how people behave, but is not obvious or stated directly: undercurrent… …
14undercurrent — noun Date: 1683 1. a current below the upper currents or surface 2. a hidden opinion, feeling, or tendency often contrary to the one publicly shown • undercurrent adjective …
15undercurrent — /un deuhr kerr euhnt, kur /, n. 1. a tendency underlying or at variance with the obvious or superficial significance of words, actions, etc.: Even in his friendliest remarks, one could sense an undercurrent of hostility. 2. a current, as of air… …
16undercurrent — noun a) a current which flows under the surface The meeting was pervaded with an undercurrent of dread, as the managers tried not to admit firings were looming. b) An emotional presence that is concealed rather than exposed …
17undercurrent — noun 1》 a current of water below the surface and moving in a different direction from any surface current. 2》 an underlying quality or influence: there was an undercurrent of anxiety to her words …
18undercurrent — noun (C) 1 a feeling, especially of anger or dissatisfaction, that people do not express openly (+ of): He sensed an undercurrent of resentment among the crowd. 2 a hidden and often dangerous current of water that flows under the surface of the… …
19undercurrent — noun 1) dangerous undercurrents in the cove Syn: undertow, underflow; riptide 2) the undercurrent of despair in his words Syn: undertone, overtone, suggestion, connotation, intimation, hint, nuance, trace …
20undercurrent — n. 1 a current below the surface. 2 an underlying often contrary feeling, activity, or influence (an undercurrent of protest) …
