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ulterior
adjective
Reveal meaning and examples
Hidden beyond the stated or obvious purpose, especially of a motive.
She wondered whether the unusually generous offer had an ulterior motive.
During questions, a guest asked whether the organizers would sell attendees' contact details. The host began to obfuscate the issue with vague remarks about 'community opportunities.' Lina noticed the equivocation and repeated the question in plain language. She wondered whether there was an ulterior commercial purpose, but she waited for a direct answer before drawing a conclusion.