questionable motive

Frequency: 5.33.4 per million words

A reason that may not be honest or morally right.

motiveADJECTIVE + motive

Categories:

questionable

Examples (10)

  • The detective found her questionable motive suspicious.
  • His sudden generosity raised questionable motives in my mind.
  • The board members debated the CEO's questionable motive for the acquisition.
  • She wondered if there was a questionable motive behind his offer to help.
  • The politician's actions were driven by a questionable motive, many believed.
  • It's hard to trust someone with such a questionable motive.
  • They couldn't ignore the questionable motive that appeared evident.
  • The jury had doubts about the defendant's questionable motive.
  • His repeated visits had a questionable motive, according to neighbors.
  • The journalist investigated the company's questionable motive for delaying the report.