Affected by or subject to crosscurrents; marked by conflicting currents or opposing influences.
Past participle of the verb form 'crosscurrent,' created by adding '-ed' to describe something affected by crosscurrents. This is a relatively modern formation in English.
Politics is often described as crosscurrented—politicians face conflicting pressures from their party, their constituents, donors, and their own values, making it nearly impossible to satisfy everyone simultaneously!
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