Examples of 'ulterior motive' in a sentence
Meaning of "ulterior motive"
The phrase 'ulterior motive' refers to a hidden or undisclosed reason or intention behind someone's actions or behavior. It suggests that the person has an additional agenda or purpose that may not be immediately apparent. This phrase is often used to express skepticism or suspicion about someone's true motivations, particularly when their actions seem to be influenced by hidden factors
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- An alternative or extrinsic reason for doing something, especially when concealed or when differing from the stated or apparent reason.
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There was a bit of an ulterior motive to this club.
No ulterior motive has been shown or even suggested.
There is always an ulterior motive with them.
I miss being stroked without sex being an ulterior motive.
I have an ulterior motive in our little venture.
Dunbrook does nothing without some ulterior motive.
There was an ulterior motive for this photo.
Your relationships always have ulterior motive.
I have an ulterior motive in giving this advice.
You must have some ulterior motive.
I have no ulterior motive in making these suggestions.
Your entire crew has an ulterior motive.
God had an ulterior motive for saving us.
But this clearly shows an ulterior motive.
That there is no ulterior motive behind this letter.
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I would say that qualifies as an ulterior motive.
But there was no ulterior motive on our part.
It is an ambitious project full of your ulterior motive.
I confess an ulterior motive in asking you here tonight.
You are here for some ulterior motive.
I had an ulterior motive for asking you here.
At the risk of having an ulterior motive myself.
I had an ulterior motive for agreeing to be a mentor here.
I am afraid there is an ulterior motive for my visit.
Had an ulterior motive for inviting you here.
Just pure tips with no ulterior motive.
There is no ulterior motive or strings attached.
I think killing is not his ulterior motive.
Someone with an ulterior motive would have done that.
Do not say anything with an ulterior motive.
I do not have an ulterior motive for doing this either.
Your mom usually has an ulterior motive.
I had an ulterior motive for inviting you to brunch.
You also have some ulterior motive.
Of an ulterior motive in inviting you to dinner.
I bet he went with her with an ulterior motive.
I must confess to an ulterior motive in getting you alone.
She did not approach me with an ulterior motive.
I had an ulterior motive for making the suggestion.
I think you have got an ulterior motive.
Is there an ulterior motive for rushing this acquisition.
Maybe he had some kind of ulterior motive.
This is the ulterior motive of communism.
I knew you would have an ulterior motive.
Everyone had an ulterior motive when they approached me.
I am just wondering what your ulterior motive is.
He had an ulterior motive for starting that company.
Your mum usually has an ulterior motive.
His ulterior motive is to arrest opponents.
But this is all for an ulterior motive.
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We would need a motive to placate the jury
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