adverb
- in a way that involves hidden motives or purposes beyond what is openly stated
Usage: formal
Examples
- She smiled warmly but was ulteriorly planning to undermine his proposal.
- The politician supported the bill publicly while ulteriorly working against it.
- He offered help but was ulteriorly seeking personal gain.
- The company donated money but was ulteriorly trying to improve its image.
- She befriended him openly but ulteriorly gathered information for her report.
- The mentor guided students while ulteriorly building his own network.