Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hidden motive
noun
hɪdn ˈmoʊtɪv
Definition
An underlying reason or intention that is not immediately obvious or evident.
Examples
- The politician’s hidden motive for supporting the new law remained a mystery to many.
- She had a hidden motive for helping her friend, which became clear later.
- His charm was suspected to be a cover for his hidden motives.
Meaning
The secret or concealed motivations behind someone’s actions or behaviors.
Synonyms
- ulterior motive
- secret intention
- covert purpose
