Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

a-hidden-agenda

Phrase

/ə ˈhɪdən əˈdʒɛndə/

Definition

A secret plan or motive that is not immediately apparent.

Examples

She seems friendly, but I can’t shake the feeling that she has a hidden agenda.
The politician’s proposal sounded beneficial, but many suspected a hidden agenda behind it.

Meaning

The term refers to an ulterior motive or a concealed intention behind someone’s actions or statements. It suggests that there may be more going on than what is being openly communicated.