hidden

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adjective

hid·​den ˈhi-dᵊn 

1

: being out of sight or not readily apparent : concealed

2

: obscure, unexplained, undisclosed

hidden motives

hiddenness

ˈhi-dᵊn-nəs 

noun

hidden

2 of 2

past participle of hide entry 1

Synonyms of hidden

Adjective

• secluded
• sheltered
• secret

Examples of hidden in a Sentence

Adjective

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

the hidden costs in buying a home

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

But even at the time, one NFC executive, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to speak openly about another team’s roster, pinpointed Thomas as a hidden gem. — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Take a breather by the beach, where days are made for lingering on golden sands, discovering hidden coves, and relaxing to the tune of the rolling Mediterranean tide. — Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

But beyond the iconic sights are the restaurants, neighborhoods, and hidden corners that only locals know. — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026

But unless that complexity is carefully managed, every new opportunity risks becoming another source of hidden cost. — Davide Sartini, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing hidden

• hidden agenda
• hidden tax

Rhymes for hidden

• bidden
• midden
• ridden
• swidden
• bedridden
• unbidden
• gramicidin
• overridden