🤫ulterior

adjective
/ʌlˈtɪəriər/

Meaning

hidden or secret, often with a selfish motive

Example Sentences

He invited her with an ulterior motive.

Example Expressions

ulterior motive

Synonyms

hidden, secret, concealed, underlying, covert

Antonyms

open, obvious, transparent

Collocations

ulterior motive, ulterior reason, ulterior purpose

Related Vocabularies

causing surprise; unexpected; remarkable
containing or using satire to criticize or mock
More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
Having a feeling or sense of something about to happen; predictive.
covered in, involving, or containing blood; also used informally for emphasis in British English.
Relating to the whole world; worldwide.

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