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

Its hidden zipper and interior corner ties help keep everything neatly in place, while the warm camel hue pairs beautifully with the deeper plum of the blanket. — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026

To get to real truths, even better, hidden truths, researchers must solve for this. — Sam Peskin, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026

Each season sees 12 contestants engaged in competitive and cooperative tasks that push the mental envelope, with overarching metagames, hidden puzzles, and lots of intrigue. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026

His arrival will force Violette to confront hidden truths of her troubled past filled with hidden truths. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 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