Antonyms for ulterior motive
| Grammar : Noun |
Definition of ulterior motive
- As in purpose : noun intention, meaning, aim
- As in reason : noun intention, aim
- As in hidden agenda : noun secret reasons
Synonyms for ulterior motive
- ambition
- animus
- antecedent
- argument
- aspiration
- ax to grind
- basis
- big idea
- bourn
- calculation
- cause
- consideration
- design
- desire
- destination
- determinant
- determination
- direction
- dream
- drift
- end
- expectation
- function
- goal
- grounds
- hope
- idea
- impetus
- incentive
- inducement
- intendment
- intent
- mecca
- mission
- motivation
- motive
- object
- objective
- occasion
- parti pris
- plan
- point
- prejudice
- premeditation
- principle
- project
- proof
- proposal
- proposition
- prospect
- purpose
- rationale
- reason
- resolve
- root
- scheme
- scope
- spring
- target
- ulterior motive
- view
- warrant
- whatfor
- where one's headed
- wherefore
- whole idea
- why
- why and wherefore
- whyfor
- will
- wish
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