hidden agenda

noun

1. an often duplicitously undisclosed plan or motive.

hidden agenda

noun

1. a hidden motive or intention behind an overt action, policy, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of hidden agenda¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

“No hidden agenda or other reason,” he said of the timing.

From Los Angeles Times

During a two-week trial, the prosecution said that Ruane believed conspiracy theories about a "hidden agenda" in the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

From BBC

She said "whatever their hidden agenda is - to divide the people up - has backfired".

From BBC

“So we don’t really have any hidden agenda. Overtaking the United States is not our goal,” he said.

From Seattle Times

“It is a rejection of the belief that there is some sort of hidden agenda of indoctrination. None of that is happening.”

From Seattle Times