ulterior motives

A form of ulterior motive — An alternative or extrinsic reason for doing something, especially when concealed or when differing from the stated or apparent reason.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of ulterior motive
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“ulterior motives.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ulterior%20motives. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ulterior motives,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ulterior%20motives.

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