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un⋅der⋅cur⋅rent
[uhn-der-kur-uh
nt, -kuhr-]
–noun
| 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 or water, that flows below the upper currents or surface. |
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Undercurrent
Un"der*cur`rent\, n. 1. A current below the surface of water, sometimes flowing in a contrary direction to that on the surface. --Totten. 2. 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. All the while there was a busy undercurrent in her. --G. Eliot.Undercurrent
Un"der*cur`rent\, a. Running beneath the surface; hidden. [R.] "Undercurrent woe." --Tennyson.
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