dark undertone

Examples (10)

• The fairy tale had a dark undertone that hinted at deeper themes.
• Despite the cheerful music, there was a dark undertone to the film's narrative.
• His seemingly innocent comments often carried a dark undertone.
• The political speech had a dark undertone of veiled threats.
• She detected a dark undertone in his usually jovial voice.
• The celebration had a dark undertone, as if everyone knew something bad was coming.
• Beneath the surface, the story possessed a subtly dark undertone.
• The artist's work often explores beauty with a dark undertone.
• There was a distinct dark undertone to their playful banter.
• The painting's vibrant colors couldn't hide its dark undertone.