hidden

adjective

hid·​den ˈhi-dᵊn 

1

: being out of sight or not readily apparent : concealed

2

: obscure, unexplained, undisclosed

hiddenness

ˈhi-dᵊn-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• cloistered
• covert
• isolated
• quiet
• remote
• retired
• secluded
• secret
• sheltered

Examples of hidden in a Sentence

There was a hidden flaw in the airplane's design.

the hidden costs in buying a home

Recent Examples on the Web

How hidden costs affect homeownership in the long run To put it plainly, hidden costs make homeownership unaffordable for many people in the U.S. —Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 10 June 2024

After Jalen Brunson’s star turn in recent years, everyone might be eyeing the next undersized lefty point guard out of the Big East and wondering if there’s similar hidden potential. —Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 7 June 2024

Each day as the tide is pulled from coastlines and inlets back to sea, a hidden ecosystem is revealed. —Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024

Below, Entertainment Weekly explores the best Korean shows on Netflix, including massive hits like Hellbound and Extraordinary Attorney Woo as well as hidden gems like D.P. and A Killer Paradox. —Megan Vick, EW.com, 30 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing hidden

• hidden agenda
• hidden tax