noun🔗ShareUnterströmungA current of water which flows under the surface, and often in a different direction from surface currents."The strong undercurrent of the river made it difficult for the swimmer to stay afloat. "Die starke Unterströmung des Flusses erschwerte es dem Schwimmer, sich über Wasser zu halten.environmentnatureoceangeographynauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHintergedanke, versteckte TendenzA tendency of feeling or opinion that is concealed rather than exposed."The meeting was pervaded with an undercurrent of dread, as the managers tried not to admit that firings were looming."Das Treffen war von einem Hintergedanken der Angst durchzogen, da die Manager versuchten, nicht zuzugeben, dass Entlassungen bevorstanden.attitudetendencymindsocietypoliticscharacteremotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUnter etwas fließenTo flow under some surface."The quiet unhappiness undercurrent in the classroom hinted at problems the teacher wasn't aware of. "Das stille Unbehagen, das im Klassenzimmer unter der Oberfläche floss, deutete auf Probleme hin, von denen der Lehrer nichts wusste.naturegeographyoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
