undercurrent

UK
/ˈʌndəˌkʌrənt/
US
/ˈʌndərˌkɜr.ənt/

Translations

undercurrentnoun
undercurrents
pl
UK
/ˈʌndəˌkʌrənt/
US
/ˈʌndərˌkɜr.ənt/
подводное течение
The swimmer was caught in a strong undercurrent.
Пловца захватило сильное подводное течение.
скрытая тенденция
There was an undercurrent of tension in the meeting.
На встрече ощущалась скрытая тенденция напряженности.
Additional translations
неявное влияние
скрытое воздействие
Synonyms
implicit message
hidden meaning

Definitions

undercurrentnoun
A current of water below the surface, moving in a different direction from any surface current.
The swimmer was caught in an undercurrent and struggled to reach the shore.
An underlying feeling or influence, especially one that is contrary to the prevailing atmosphere and is not expressed openly.
There was an undercurrent of tension in the room during the meeting.