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Undercurrent

usgb/ˈʌndərkɜːrənt/Volume
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Hidden Emotions

Use 'undercurrent' to describe feelings not visible on the surface, but influencing behavior subtly.

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Amidst the laughter, there was an undercurrent of tension among them.
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Contrasting Appearance

'Undercurrent' implies a difference between what is shown and what is felt or intended.

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His smile didn't reach his eyes, revealing an undercurrent of sorrow.
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Nuanced Context

Look for subtle narrative cues to detect an 'undercurrent' in literature and speech.

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The dialogue was casual, but an undercurrent of urgency ran through it.
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