covertintention
nounUK /ˈkʌvət ɪnˈtɛnʃən/
US /ˈkoʊvərt ɪnˈtɛnʃən/
A secret plan to do something.
She had a covert intention to surprise her friend with a party.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A hidden reason for doing something that is not said out loud.
His covert intention was to learn the answer without asking.
3. A quiet wish to make something happen later.
The team's covert intention was to win the game quietly.
4. A plan kept secret so others will not know.
The spy's covert intention stayed unknown to everyone.