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

The platform uses autonomous drones, artificial intelligence, and advanced sensing technologies to scan large environments, detect hidden threats, and deliver real-time intelligence. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026

From deep behind enemy lines, a hidden chapter of American military history is uncovered, prompting the question of whether reckoning with the past can bring peace to those who lived it. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026

The regional chain has been a community staple since 1977, but the true hidden gem—and his mom Betty Jo’s pick—is at Brookland Baptist Church. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026

There’s a hidden door in Downtown Disney. —Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 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