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

Overcoming fear at work means recognizing how often fear is the hidden author of our decisions, and then choosing differently. — Alfonso Cahero, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

And then there's the local wildlife, like aggressive goats and eagles, along with hidden landmines, to keep every leg of the journey unpredictable. — Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026

The shift in Natalie’s perspective galvanizes the show in two great scenes that reveal the depth of her pain and her hidden capacity for empathy. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 July 2026

Suspended white speakers and hidden subwoofers now deliver concert-hall immediacy even to dollar seats, creating an immersive grandeur that raises fresh questions about technology, escapism and live music. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 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