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

Police said investigator reviewed additional video and learned the suspect had placed hidden cameras in at least two other parks. —Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026

Even Dougie, an inveterate screwup, isn’t without hidden depths—and Anthony, a natural hype man for whoever’s around, takes his plea for emotional support seriously, quickly becoming invested in a twisty succession crisis. —Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026

Guests can expect to break out their detective skills to find hidden eggs packed with prizes, dares and surprises throughout the property in an Easter Egg Hunt After Dark. —Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026

And the loss seemed to unleash some hidden resentments, some wolves that had been biding their time deep in the woods but were now baying at the door. —Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 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