ulterior motive

noun

: a secret reason

I think she has an ulterior motive for helping us.

Examples of ulterior motive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Don’t put DeSantis in charge That was his ulterior motive for Amendment 3. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026

And the film seems warmer again — finally, a relationship with no ulterior motive (perhaps). — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Garner suggested an ulterior motive was behind the allegations in the lawsuit against him. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

However, Anderson maintained her friend had no ulterior motive in covering their wedding expenses. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 14 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for ulterior motive

• electromotive
• automotive
• locomotive
• emotive
• promotive
• votive