hidden

1 of 2

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

The Libra Sun opposes Neptune across your private and daily-life zones, making vague stress, unfinished business, or hidden responsibilities harder to define. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026

The kids found their own rhythms of exploration, local spots, hidden beaches, and the particular pleasure of discovering somewhere that wasn't on any list. — Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026

That this best-kept of Miami secrets has its setting in out-of-the-way El Portal only adds to its surprising story, fresh evidence of the hidden layers that often define this fast-changing city. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

As children, Jo’s grandmother, Lola, tells the girls stories of Nakali, a hidden island where all the creatures of Filipino folklore reside—and the pair vow to one day find the island together. — Parents, 25 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