Definition of Undertow

an underlying mood or feeling that is present just below the surface

Examples of Undertow in a sentence

An undertow of grief swept over the widow as she laid her husband to rest.  🔊

Many people don’t realize that The Wizard of Oz is more than just a family movie and has a political undertow.  🔊

The fictional novel was written to entertain, but it also contains an undertow that encourages readers to think about their own happiness.  🔊

Most of the artist’s paintings have an undertow of sadness that can make you depressed just by looking at them.  🔊

The science article has a comedic undertow that makes you laugh while learning about the solar system.  🔊

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