Category: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.

Defn: running beneath the surface; hidden. [r.] "undercurrent woe." Tennyson.