Undercurrent

Synonyms of undercurrent

• current
• tide
• undertow

Antonyms of undercurrent

• surface
• overt
• mainstream

Collocations of undercurrent

undercurrent of tension

Frequency: 80 %

There was an undercurrent of tension between the two colleagues during the meeting.

undercurrent of suspicion

Frequency: 70 %

The undercurrent of suspicion among the group members made it difficult to trust each other.

undercurrent of fear

Frequency: 65 %

An undercurrent of fear swept through the town as news of the impending storm spread.

undercurrent of discontent

Frequency: 60 %

There was an undercurrent of discontent among the employees due to the recent pay cuts.

undercurrent of excitement

Frequency: 50 %

The undercurrent of excitement in the air was palpable as the concert was about to begin.

Idiomatic Expressions for undercurrent

• Phrase: undercurrent of discontent
  Meaning: a hidden feeling of dissatisfaction or unhappiness
  Usage: There seemed to be an undercurrent of discontent among the employees about the new company policies.