ulterior
adjective/ʌlˈtɪriər/
Frequency rank: #14,556 most common English word
Meaning
kept hidden or concealed, especially when referring to intentions or purposes beyond what is openly stated.
Example sentence
He seemed helpful, but we suspected he had ulterior motives for offering his assistance.
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