Ulterior
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Ulterior [uhl-teer-ee-er]

ADJECTIVE

ADJECTIVE

  • Being beyond what is visible.

  • Concealed intentions.

  • Situated on the farther side.

Example

"Raul has an ulterior motive for trying to help Aaron."

"Her friendliness seems to have an ulterior purpose."

Synonyms

Ambiguous, Buried, Concealed, Covert, Cryptic, Dark, Enigmatic, Equivocal

Antonyms

Expressed, Open, Public, Clear, Seen, Known, Overt, Visible