Associations to the word «Undercurrent»

Wiktionary

UNDERCURRENT, noun. A current which flows under the surface
UNDERCURRENT, noun. (figuratively) A tendency of feeling or opinion that is concealed rather than exposed.

Dictionary definition

UNDERCURRENT, noun. A subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning.
UNDERCURRENT, noun. A current below the surface of a fluid.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke