ulterior motive

Noun

Meaning

ulterior motive (plural ulterior motives)

An alternative or extrinsic reason for doing something, especially when concealed or when differing from the stated or apparent reason.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

motive parti pris mental reservation

Examples

Gov. Aminu Masari, who made the disclosure in Katsina while giving update on the COVID-19 situation in the state, said there was no ulterior motive to the decision to quarantine the palace. Source: Internet

But along the line, the uncle changed his mind, because he had an ulterior motive. Source: Internet

Everything they do has an ulterior motive, like taking your famous friends to a party planning meeting to score a free party. Source: Internet

However, if there was a nefarious ulterior motive, then the organization deserves legitimate criticism. Source: Internet

; arrière-pensée: ulterior motive; concealed thought, plan, or motive. ; art nouveau : a style of decoration and architecture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Source: Internet

Once again, Lily is left wondering if Victoria has an ulterior motive for trying to run down her ex to her. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

ult. ulta-pulta ulterior ulterior to ulteriority ulteriorly