ulterior

[ʌlˈtɪə.ri.ər]

ulterior Definition

• 1. existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden
• 2. further; more remote

Using ulterior: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ulterior" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He had an ulterior motive for offering to help.

• Example

  I suspect he has an ulterior motive for agreeing to the deal.

• Example

  She had an ulterior reason for inviting him over.

• Example

  His ulterior goal was to gain control of the company.

ulterior Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ulterior

• hidden
• secret
• covert
• underlying
• unspoken

Antonyms for ulterior

• obvious
• apparent
• overt

Phrases with ulterior

• ulterior motive

  a secret reason for doing something, especially when this is not admitted

  Example

  I think he has an ulterior motive for helping us.

• ulterior purpose

  a hidden or undisclosed reason for doing something

  Example

  The company's ulterior purpose was to gain access to confidential information.

• ulterior design

  a hidden or secret plan or intention

  Example

  The politician's ulterior design was to win the election at any cost.

Origins of ulterior

from Latin 'ulterior', meaning 'more distant'

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Summary: ulterior in Brief

'Ulterior' [ʌlˈtɪə.ri.ər] refers to something that is intentionally hidden or beyond what is obvious or admitted. It can also mean something that is further or more remote. Examples include 'He had an ulterior motive for offering to help' and 'His ulterior goal was to gain control of the company.' Phrases include 'ulterior motive,' 'ulterior purpose,' and 'ulterior design.'