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

The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of because words diminish your feelings - words shrink things that seem timeless when they are in your head to no more than living size when they are brought out.
Stephen King