1. A purpose or objective that is not explicitly expressed or communicated, but may be implied or inferred
The company's unstated goal was to monopolize the market while publicly claiming otherwise.
O objetivo não declarado da empresa era monopolizar o mercado, enquanto publicamente afirmava o contrário.
2. An aim or intention that remains hidden or concealed from others
His unstated goal in the negotiation was to undermine his competitor's position.
Seu objetivo não declarado na negociação era prejudicar a posição de seu concorrente.