undercurrent
Pronunciation:
/ˈʌndəkʌɹ(ə)nt//ˈʌndɚˌkʌɹənt/noun
Definitions
A current of water which flows under the surface, and often in a different direction from surface currents.
A tendency of feeling or opinion that is concealed rather than exposed.
Example: The meeting was pervaded with an undercurrent of dread, as the managers tried not to admit that firings were looming.
Synonyms:subcurrentsubtext
verb
Definitions
To flow under some surface.