undertone
noun
a low or subdued tone.
undertones
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pluralof undertone.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Characters from “The Time Machine,” “The Invisible Man,” “The Island of Doctor Moreau” and more intermix in this tense production with sinister undertones.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Kevin Warsh’s address was terse following his first Fed meeting as chair, but his messaging carried decidedly hawkish undertones, fueling bets that the central bank may raise interest rates later this year.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
In hindsight, he said, the story of Rico, a teenager trying to measure up to the demands of fatherhood while being ill-equipped and lacking maturity to navigate the situation constructively, carried personal undertones.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026
Stagflationary undertones were present in the ISM services print, however, Fjaerstedt said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026
The undertones in Reyna’s voice took Annabeth a moment to decipher.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
