1
: being out of sight or not readily apparent : concealed
2
: obscure, unexplained, undisclosed
hidden motives
Examples of hidden in a Sentence
There was a hidden flaw in the airplane's design.
the hidden costs in buying a home
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New research shows that thousands of iOS apps approved by Apple contain hidden security flaws.
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Devaluation turns out to be a hidden tax.
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All exterior surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned before painting, as hidden contaminants can remain even on surfaces that look clean.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
In The History of Every Thing, Popular Science uncovers the hidden stories and surprising origins behind everyday things.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Devaluation turns out to be a hidden tax.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
All exterior surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned before painting, as hidden contaminants can remain even on surfaces that look clean.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
In The History of Every Thing, Popular Science uncovers the hidden stories and surprising origins behind everyday things.
—Mark Hay, Popular Science, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Hidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hidden. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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