undertow



undertow

1. A strong undercurrent, as in the ocean. There's a really powerful undertow today, so I think the kids should stay out of the water.
2. A contrasting tone or aspect in art or literature. That movie is advertised as a comedy, but the humor has a strong undertow of sadness and despair.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
JÓHanna-Icelandic
WinslowWINZ-loEnglish (Rare)
Minmeen (Korean)Chinese, Korean
Willett['wilit]
Ezar-Biblical
Eshe-Eastern African, Swahili