ulterior motive
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ulterior motive
noun ulterior motives
- An alternative or extrinsic reason for doing something, especially when concealed or when differing from the stated or apparent reason. There lurks no bribe in the smell and beauty of the flower. Its charm has no ulterior motive.
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noun alternative or hidden reason for doing something
| Español | segunda intención, motivo oculto, motivación oculta |
|---|---|
| 한국어 | 배후목적 baehumokjeok |
| 日本語 | 下心 shitagokoro, 他心 tashin, 他意 tai |
| 中文 | 不可告人的動機 /不可告人的动机 bùkěgàorén de dòngjī, 別有用心 /别有用心 biéyǒuyòngxīn, 他心 tāxīn |
| Português | segunda intenção |
| Français | motif secret, arrière-pensée, idée derrière la tête |
| Deutsch | Hintergedanke |
| Ελληνικά | υστεροβουλία ysterovoulía |
| Русский | за́дняя мысль zádnjaja myslʹ, скры́тый моти́в skrýtyj motív |
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title = {ulterior motive},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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