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 damning revelations shed light on the AI industry’s reliance on overseas labor for data labeling to train their models, a hidden reality glossed over in marketing materials by one of the biggest tech companies in the world. —Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Mar. 2026

The Conservation Problem With Finding New Species Identifying hidden species isn’t automatically good news for conservation. —Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026

Snake Creek Trail is a hidden gem for World Cup fans who want to stay active, explore Miami Gardens, and see a different side of the city, only just minutes from the stadium. —Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026

From hidden storage to natural materials, here are a few design strategies that experts recommend for a cleaner, more calming room. —Adrienne Jordan, Martha Stewart, 5 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