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Undercurrent

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Hidden EmotionsPlay
Use 'undercurrent' to describe feelings not visible on the surface, but influencing behavior subtly. SlideAmidst the laughter, there was an undercurrent of tension among them.
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Contrasting AppearancePlay
'Undercurrent' implies a difference between what is shown and what is felt or intended. SlideHis smile didn't reach his eyes, revealing an undercurrent of sorrow.
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Nuanced ContextPlay
Look for subtle narrative cues to detect an 'undercurrent' in literature and speech. SlideThe dialogue was casual, but an undercurrent of urgency ran through it.