undertone

simple noun12 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.5
subtle undertone7.0

a hidden meaning or feeling that is not obvious but can be sensed

dark undertone6.8

implies a hidden, threatening, or unpleasant quality in a situation or message

political undertone6.7

a hidden political message or meaning in something that is not overtly political

sinister undertone6.5

suggests that something evil, harmful, or threatening is happening or will happen

bitter undertone6.2

indicates deep anger and unhappiness

religious undertone6.1

a hidden reference or theme related to religion

sarcastic undertone5.9

suggests that the words being said are the opposite of what is meant, used to mock or show contempt

sexual undertone5.8

a hidden meaning or suggestion related to sex

racist undertone5.5

a hidden suggestion of prejudice or discrimination based on race

in an undertone7.5

to speak in a very quiet voice so that not everyone can hear

have an undertone7.2

to possess or be characterized by a particular hidden quality or feeling

carry an undertone6.9

to contain or possess a particular hidden quality or feeling