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Crosscurrent (Noun)

A stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current.

Nouns denoting natural events.

The sailor navigated his boat through the crosscurrent, carefully adjusting his course to avoid being swept off track.
A strong crosscurrent made it difficult for the swimmer to reach the shore, pushing her away from her intended destination.
The scuba diver encountered a crosscurrent at the reef, forcing him to adjust his buoyancy and follow a new path.
As the ferry approached the strait, it was buffeted by a crosscurrent that caused it to list precariously to one side.
The river's narrow point was notorious for its treacherous crosscurrent, which had been the site of several boat accidents in the past.

Actions counter to the main group activity; "political crosscurrents disrupted the conference".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The conservative's unexpected decision to join the protest created crosscurrents that upset the organizers' original plan.
Despite her vocal opposition to the war, her attendance at the anti-war rally sparked crosscurrents within the organization that invited her.
Her strong social media presence triggered crosscurrents within the academic community by openly challenging long-held notions about historical events.
Several factors contributed to the economic downturn, including global market shifts that caused severe crosscurrents in local economies.
Party infighting led to severe crosscurrents during the meeting as two prominent leaders proposed vastly different agendas for the coming year.