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

Two years ago, a New York Times investigation found that America’s largest pharmacy benefit managers steer patients to costlier drugs, charge steep markups and extract billions in hidden fees. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026

The exhibit is in partnership with the Houston Museum of Natural Science and explores the hidden dangers of the natural world, such as poisonous, venomous, or toxic plants and animals. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2026

The hidden cost of password resets, lockouts and help desk tickets is enormous. — Rohan Pinto, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

And yet both films are mysteries of a sort, predicated on hidden identities, distant tragedies, lost loved ones, and a whimsical element of time travel. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 June 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