hidden

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

Synonyms of hidden

• secluded
• sheltered
• secret

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

For something a little different, slip behind a hidden bookshelf to Founders Club, a speakeasy-style bar with polished brass, candlelit corners, and an impressive spirits list. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026

There is little doubt that this is a rapidly developing field and that there are tremendous upsides to be had, but at the same time, regrettably, hidden risks and outright gotchas come into these endeavors, too. —Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026

Other small space trends include softer neutrals, mirrors, and hidden details. —Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 22 May 2026

Investigators discovered 24 bodies behind a hidden doorway at the mortuary operated by then-coroner Brian Cotter in August. —Katie Langford, Denver Post, 20 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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