Ulterior
Adjectiveगुप्त, छिपा हुआ, परोक्ष
Definition
Existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally concealed or hidden beneath a surface motive.
Contextual Sentence: "The diplomat's ulterior motive behind advocating for the bilateral trade agreement became evident only after the leaked policy documents surfaced."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): ULTERIOR → sounds like 'all-tear-ier' — motives that make nations tear apart because they were hidden!
Synonyms
hidden
concealed
underlying
Antonyms
overt
apparent
forthright