Definition of UNDERCURRENT

undercurrent

Meanings

Plural: undercurrents

Noun

  • a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
  • a current below the surface of a fluid
  • 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.

Verb

  • To flow under some surface.

Origin / Etymology

From under- + current.

Synonyms

rip current, subcurrent, subtext, undertide, undertone, undertow

Scrabble Score: 15

undercurrent is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
undercurrent is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
undercurrent is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

undercurrent is a valid Words With Friends word