Undercurrent

n.	1.	A current below the surface of water, sometimes flowing in a contrary direction to that on the surface.
	2.	Hence, figuratively, a tendency of feeling, opinion, or the like, in a direction contrary to what is publicly shown; an unseen influence or tendency; as, a strong undercurrent of sentiment in favor of a prisoner. All the while there was a busy undercurrent in her. - G. Eliot.
a.	1.	Running beneath the surface; hidden.

Noun	1.	undercurrent - subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning Synonyms: undertone
	2.	undercurrent - a current below the surface of a fluid Synonyms: undertide

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