Synonyms of undercurrent

undercurrent

noun

as in undertow

Related Words

• undertow
• tenor
• countercurrent
• propensity
• countertrend
• curve
• habit
• custom
• shift
• trend
• tide
• current
• way
• wind
• downside
• swing
• tendency
• direction
• upside
• drift
• turnabout
• turn
• run
• leaning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of undercurrent

That’s where an interesting undercurrent emerged in the postgame. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Regardless of the project, there’s always a political undercurrent. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

And that is the undercurrent to me of any objections towards physicality in women's pro-athletics because a lot of people don't believe women should be playing professional sports as is. — Sam Fragoso, NPR, 10 Sep. 2026

Perhaps the actions of England’s peasantry made such a formative impression on young Greengrass that he was unconsciously drawn to other stories with a similar thematic undercurrent. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026