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ulterior

adjective

/ʌlˈtɪəriər/

Meaning

hidden or secret, often with a selfish motive

He invited her with an ulterior motive.

ulterior motive

hidden, secret, concealed, underlying, covert

open, obvious, transparent

ulterior motive, ulterior reason, ulterior purpose

fear; distress; anxiety; alarm

Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.

characterized by refined taste, manners, and education

Ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane.

understood or implied without being stated

Noisy and disorderly; rough and disruptive