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ulterior Synonyms

Another word for ulterior

Choosing another word for ulterior depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally kept concealed, especially to serve a selfish or deceitful purpose.

Usage Example

"She suspected that his sudden generosity was driven by an hidden motive."

Strongest
hidden
concealed
unexpressed
undisclosed
Strong
covert
secret
underlying
unstated
unavowed
clandestine

• adjective (Context 2)

Situated beyond a specified or implied boundary, or occurring at a subsequent point in time; further or more distant.

Usage Example

"The committee decided to defer the further consequences of the treaty until the primary border disputes were settled."

Strongest
further
Strong
farther
subsequent
later
remote
distant
eventual

Opposites of ulterior

The opposite of ulterior shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

overt
citerior
avowed
hither
open
immediate
transparent
explicit
See all opposites of ulterior

• Nearby Words

ulluco
ulmaria
ulna
ulterior
ultimate
ultimately
ultimatum

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ulterior. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ulterior
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