hidden agenda

Noun

Meaning

hidden agenda (plural hidden agendas)

A wish (and plan) to implement a particular idea without telling anybody, even though people may be affected in a negative way.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

agenda incentive driving force mental reservation

Antonyms

focal point

Examples

There are no demands - undue demands... There are many questions we get? why China? why now and the answer is why not?... There is no any hidden agenda in our cooperation with China, it is a relationship based on mutual understanding and equality; they understand our situation. Jakaya Kikwete

I think people are distrustful of politicians and are looking for someone who is telling the truth with no hidden agenda. Mohamed ElBaradei

Everyone has a hidden agenda. Except me! Michael Crichton

There is no hidden agenda. If anybody wonders about - what's this with all these reforms - you can hear us clearly. Our goal is total animal liberation. Ingrid Newkirk

There is a hidden agenda in the fragility of romance. Alexander McQueen

Close letter words and terms

hidden hidden ability hidden advantage hidden asset hidden away hidden bomb