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An ulterior thought is a hidden or unstated intention behind someone's actions or words. It refers to a motive or objective that is not openly expressed.
An ulterior motive is a motive that they have beyond the main motive. They often do not show that they have this motive and it is often not good. The ulterior motive is almost always has it for their own good only.
An arriere-pensee is an ulterior motive.
Praise and flattery both involve praising or complimenting someone, but the intention behind them is different. Praise is genuine, while flattery is insincere and often given with an ulterior motive.
She had an ulterior motive for inviting him to dinner - she wanted to ask for his help with a project.
You do not have to assume there is ulterior motives behind the actions of another. Perhaps she likes you, or conversely thinks you smell bad. You will have to determine the motive if it really is an issue to you.
It was just to make a documentary. There was no ulterior motive.
Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.
No. The evidence is irrespective of anyone's motive.
Ulterior means there is a motive other than the one you may think for doing something. An example of this is say being extra nice to someone you really don't like so they will invite you to a special party or something. Your being nice to this person was your motive to get want you want.
Yes, but there is an ulterior motive.
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