লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
undertow
In a literal sense, undertow describes a powerful, hidden force of water. It is almost always used in the context of danger or warning, as it is an invisible threat that can pull a swimmer away from safety. It is distinct from a rip current, though in casual conversation, people often use them interchangeably.
Metaphorically, the word describes a hidden emotional state that contradicts the outward appearance. It suggests a deceptive surface—where someone may seem happy or polite, but a darker or more intense emotion is pulling at the situation from beneath. This usage is typically reserved for negative emotions like anxiety, bitterness, or suspicion.
When used metaphorically, it often pairs with adjectives like subtle, strong, or persistent to describe the intensity of the hidden feeling.
Meanings
Examples
Be careful swimming here because the undertow is very strong today.
The powerful undertow pulled the swimmer far away from the shore.
I felt a sudden undertow and struggled to keep my head above water.
Despite her smile there was a subtle undertow of sadness in her voice.
The conversation seemed polite but I sensed an undertow of hostility.
There is a strange undertow of tension in the office this morning.
He spoke calmly yet an undertow of anger simmered beneath the surface.