ulterior

The word “ulterior” has 4 syllables: ul-te-ri-or

It's pronounced as /ʌlˈtɪəriər/

What is synonym and antonym for ulterior?

In the thesaurus, “ulterior” has 52 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ulterior along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for ulterior

after
ambiguous
anticipated
approaching
awaited
buried
coming
concealed
covert
cryptic
dark
enigmatic
ensuing
equivocal
eventual
expected
final
forthcoming
future
guarded
hidden
imminent
impending
implied
last
later
nearing
obscure
obscured
oncoming
pending
personal
planned
posterior
predicted
privy
projected
prospective
remote
secondary
selfish
shrouded
subsequent
ultimate
unborn
under cover
under wraps
undisclosed
undivulged
unexpressed
unsaid
upcoming

Antonyms for ulterior

ancient
antecedent
anterior
bygone
expressed
known
olden
overt
past
precedent
preceding
previous
prior
public

Meanings of ulterior

adjective
1. Situated beyond, or on the farther side.
2. Beyond what is obvious or evident.
3. Being intentionally concealed so as to deceive.
4. Happening later; subsequent.

Example Sentences

The politician was suspected of having ulterior motives behind his sudden policy change.
Despite his friendly demeanor, she wondered if he had any ulterior intentions.
The detective suspected the witness might have an ulterior agenda in the case.
The seemingly generous offer raised doubts about any potential ulterior conditions.
The boss assured the team that there were no ulterior reasons for the unexpected meeting.

On this page you'll find 66 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ulterior, such as: after, ambiguous, ancient, antecedent, anterior, anticipated, approaching.

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