Undercurrent: meaning, definitions and examples

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undercurrent

 

[ หˆสŒndษ™rkสŒrษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in emotions

An underlying feeling or influence, especially one that is contrary to the prevailing atmosphere and is often hidden or not obvious.

Synonyms

subcurrent, subtext, undertone

Examples of usage

  • There was an undercurrent of tension throughout the meeting.
  • She sensed an undercurrent of jealousy among her colleagues.
Context #2 | Noun

in water

A current of water below the surface and moving in a different direction from any surface current.

Synonyms

rip current, subsurface current, undertow

Examples of usage

  • Swimmers should be cautious of undercurrents while at the beach.
  • The undercurrents in the river can be dangerous for small boats.

Translations

Translations of the word "undercurrent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corrente submersa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เคค:เคงเคพเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Unterstrรถmung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ arus bawah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะฒะพะดะฝะฐ ั‚ะตั‡ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prฤ…d podwodny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅบ•ๆต (ใฆใ„ใ‚Šใ‚…ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท courant sous-marin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ corriente subterrรกnea

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dip akฤฑntฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ €๋ฅ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูŠุงุฑ ุชุญุช ุงู„ู…ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podproud

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podprรบd

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆš—ๆต (ร nliรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podtok

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ undirstraumur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัั‚ั‹ั€ั‚ั‹ะฝ ะฐา“ั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒ”แƒ“แƒ แƒ“แƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alt axฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ corriente subterrรกnea

Etymology

The word 'undercurrent' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'under' and 'current'. It initially referred to a current of water below the surface, later developing a figurative sense to describe hidden influences or feelings. The term has been used metaphorically in various contexts to convey subtle or hidden aspects.

See also: current, currently, currentness, subcurrent, subcurrents, undercurrents.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,674, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.