1. a current flowing in a direction opposite to another current

1. flowing or moving in a direction opposite to another current or the main flow
2. contrary to the prevailing trend, opinion, or direction
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The swimmer struggled against the countercurrent in the river.
• A countercurrent flow in the heat exchanger improves efficiency.
• Her decision to leave the company went countercurrent to industry trends.
• The countercurrent exchange system in fish gills allows them to extract oxygen efficiently.
• He took a countercurrent approach to marketing, avoiding social media entirely.
• The two ocean currents created a countercurrent zone where they met.