Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hidden agenda

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.10 in modern English

Syllables
hid-den a-gen-da
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
4
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A wish (and plan) to implement a particular idea without telling anybody, even though people may be affected in a negative way.

Inflected Forms

hidden agendas (plural)

Phrases

by-end by-purpose hidden curriculum ulterior motive

Frequently Paired Words

by-end by-purpose hidden curriculum ulterior motive

Questions

What does hidden agenda mean?
A wish (and plan) to implement a particular idea without telling anybody, even though people may be affected in a negative way.

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