1. a current flowing across another current, especially in water or air
2. conflicting or contrary tendencies, opinions, or influences
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The swimmer struggled against the strong crosscurrent in the river.
• Dangerous crosscurrents made navigation difficult for the small boat.
• There were crosscurrents of opinion within the committee about the proposal.
• The political crosscurrents in the region created instability.
• She felt caught between the crosscurrents of family expectations and personal desires.
• The crosscurrent nearly pulled the kayak off course.
• Economic crosscurrents affected the market’s performance.