ulterior

Phonetic Respelling: [ uhl-teer-ee-er ]

Definition:

adj. 1 being beyond what is seen or avowed; intentionally kept concealed; 2 coming at a subsequent time or stage

Sentence:

She was not aware of his ulterior motives.

More example sentences:

She was not aware of his ulterior motives.

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What was Ondina's ulterior motive to helping Pao?

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Synonyms:

covert; secret; hidden

Antonyms:

overt; open

How many syllables in ulterior?

4 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide ulterior into syllables:

ul-te-ri-or

Ulterior rhymes:

Four Syllable Rhymes
- anterior
- centerior
- exterior
- inferior
- interior
- superior

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