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

Because of its unique ability to identify patterns from the data, AI has helped radiologists to find hidden cancers, pathologists to characterize liver fibrosis and ophthalmologists to detect retinal disease. —Anupam B. Jena, The Mercury News, 16 July 2024

Depth and velocity of the water are not always obvious; the ground or road may suddenly wash away and hidden dangers may exist; do not attempt to evacuate through floodwaters. —Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 16 July 2024

In the hills of Dogliani and Diano d’Alba, Dolcetto reigns supreme, a hidden gem waiting to be discovered this summer. —Johnny Noakes, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2024

Guests will eat and drink their way down Whiskey Row and meet the resident ghosts of Louisville’s historic downtown, trace the footsteps of bourbon magnates and mobsters, see Al Capone’s secret getaway, discover hidden speakeasies, and learn the shocking truth about Prohibition. —Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 12 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing hidden

• hidden agenda
• hidden tax