"Ulterior" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

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"Ulterior" Meaning

Hidden or not openly expressed, but actually existing or true.

"Ulterior" Examples

5 Usage Examples of the Word "Ulterior"


1. Conspiratorial Ulterior Motives

The company's decision to fire the CEO was shrouded in controversy, with many suspecting that the real ulterior motive was to avoid paying out a lucrative pension package.

2. Deception via Ulterior Motives

The politician's supporters spun the facts to deflect attention from the scandal, suggesting that the ulterior motive of her opponents was to discredit her ahead of the elections.

3. Avoidance of ulterior Motives

The therapist kept every session with her client confidential to protect against ulterior motives that might come with knowledge of their personal affairs.

4. A Mistier Side of Ulterior Motives

His desire to explore the forests of Alaska turned out to be a thinly veiled ulterior motive to pursue his lifelong habit of thievery, which he indulged in under the guise of travel.

5. Motives Backed by External Factors

The new restaurant's decision to start serving late night hours was more than just a result of demand from customers; there was an ulterior motive based on market surveys, indicating a need for extended hours.

"Ulterior" Similar Words

Ulotrichous

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Adj. having few or no hairs, bald or nearly bald; baldheaded.

Ulotrichy

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Ultracytic or ulotrichy refers to a hairline that is very high and prominent, often located near the top of the forehead. It is typically associated with certain rare genetic conditions or hairstyles.

Ulrich

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Ulrich is a German surname and a masculine given name. The name is derived from Old High German words "ol(i)rico" meaning "healer, ruler" or "noble ruler". In literature, Ulrich is the name of a fictional character in Thomas Mann's novel "The Magic Mountain".

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Ultimate

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The word "ultimate" has several meanings, but the core concepts are:<br><br>1. <strong>Greatest or highest degree of something</strong>: being the highest or supreme in quality, amount, or degree. Example: "The ultimate experience was winning the championship."<br>2. <strong>Final or concluding point</strong>: the last or final moment or event in a process. Example: "The ultimate goal is to achieve peace."<br>3. <strong>Most advanced or cutting-edge</strong>: being the most modern, best, or latest in design, technology, or style. Example: "This new smartphone is the ultimate example of innovation."<br>4. <strong>Highest or most extreme degree of intensity or quality</strong>: extremely good, amazing, or of the highest standard. Example: "The ultimate thrill was skydiving from a helicopter."<br>5. <strong>The final or concluding point of a chain or series</strong>: the last item in a sequence or progression. Example: "The ultimate consequence of the policy was bankruptcy."<br><br>In general, the word "ultimate" implies a state of being the best, the last, or the most extreme degree of something.

Ultimately

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Adverb, meaning:<br><br>1. In the end; eventually.<br>2. As the final point or outcome of a process or situation.<br>3. As the most important or final point of consideration.<br>4. Essentially; in effect.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> The bike ride is fun ultimately, but the hills are really tough.<br> She's not worried about what other people think ultimately, she just wants to do what makes her happy.<br> The company's profits should be invested ultimately in developing new products.<br> Ultimately, the decision is not about whether to fight the war, it's about whether we can win it.

Ultimation

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Ultimo

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The word "ultimo" is the Italian word for "last" or "latest". It can also be translated as "final" or "ultimate". In English, it's used to refer to something that is the last in a series or the most recent example.