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

While Boone and Blowing Rock often attract most of the fall season crowds, just down the road lies Banner Elk, a hidden gem in the North Carolina mountains. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

Behind a vault door is a hidden passage leading to a former speakeasy. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

When these differences remain hidden, organizations naturally allocate retention investments as though every customer contributes equally. — Dr. Vasudeva Akula, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

The result is fabrics that give a rigid look with hidden stretch performance. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 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