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What does undercurrent mean?

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Noun
  1. a current which flows under the surface
  2. (figuratively) A tendency of feeling or opinion that is concealed rather than exposed.
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There is an undercurrent of fear in our society that we may disappear without media acknowledgement of our existence.
If the original film was something of a feminist diatribe, the undercurrent of the remake is plainly reactionary.
But Martin balanced his ambition with an ear for winning melodies, well-turned phrases, dry wit, and an undercurrent of moroseness.
Most books that aim at putting your life back on the rails have a strong spiritual undercurrent.
Puccini's genius for the dramatic undercurrent, often heard in bold brass interjections, heightened the tension throughout.
This humorous play has a serious undercurrent and will give audiences as much food for thought as it does laughs.

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