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

Survivor loves a twist, including new variables, tribe swaps and hidden advantages. — Erik Clarke, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Open shelving or racks provide easy access to your things and can make a room feel brighter and more open than spaces with hidden or closed storage like cabinets or drawers. — Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2026

The hidden prompts were discovered by court staff who noticed extra white space in the document. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 16 Aug. 2026

Webb is allowing astronomers to see through dust and farther into the infrared universe, and observations across different wavelengths can reveal processes that would otherwise remain hidden. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 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