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 film follows a livestreamer who discovers a hidden cache of rare vintage denim in Colorado. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

Last week The Sun reported that the couple had found a hidden gem in the Cotswolds, a charming area located west of the capital. — Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 24 Aug. 2026

Our work suggests that this interaction could be a source of information about the hidden world below us. — Nolan Roth, Scientific American, 23 Aug. 2026

Modern electric door handles can fail in a crash if the electrical system is disabled, and mechanical backups are often hidden or complex, hindering escape for occupants or rescuers. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 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