1
: being out of sight or not readily apparent : concealed
2
: obscure, unexplained, undisclosed
hidden motives
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There was a hidden flaw in the airplane's design.
the hidden costs in buying a home
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Hugh Leask, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
Use only new brushes that don't have any hidden paint or paint remover in the bristles.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
Two twins from Texas have left internet users in hysterics for their efforts to reach some hidden candy.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
More than just a glowing purple visual effect, the psychic powers emphasize uncovering hidden platforms and manipulating invisible forces.
—PC Magazine, 2 Dec. 2025
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“Hidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hidden. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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