concealed

adjective

con·​cealed kən-ˈsēld How to pronounce concealed (audio)
Synonyms of concealednext
: kept out of sight or hidden from view
carrying a concealed weapon
… displayed a critical tone toward the justices of their era that combined theoretical dismay with barely concealed contempt.Jeffrey Rosen

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Kentucky lawmakers will likely let our columnist Joe Gerth down again by overriding the veto of a bill that would allow 18-, 19- and 20-year-olds to carry concealed guns. Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Apr. 2026 Watch it for its skin-deep enticement, its powerful visual devices, but also its concealed malignancy. Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of concealed was in 1558

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“Concealed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concealed. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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