hidden

adjective
UK: /ˈhɪdn/
US: /ˈhɪdn/

  1. Difficult to find or see; concealed.

    1. The key was hidden under a rock near the door. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hidden costs of owning a car can really add up over time. [ ] [ ]

  2. Not obvious; not easily noticed or understood.

    1. There's a hidden meaning in his words, I'm sure. [ ] [ ]
    2. The article revealed the hidden dangers of the new technology. [ ] [ ]

  3. Secret; kept out of sight or knowledge.

    1. She kept her feelings hidden from her friends. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company had a hidden agenda that was revealed later. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

concealed secret invisible unseen covert latent
hidden verb

  1. Past participle of hide.

    1. The treasure had been hidden for centuries in the cave. [ ] [ ]
    2. She felt as if part of herself was hidden away from the world. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hidden" in English means: Difficult to find or see; concealed., Not obvious; not easily noticed or understood., Secret; kept out of sight or knowledge..

The phonetic transcription of "hidden" is /ˈhɪdn/ in British English and /ˈhɪdn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hidden": concealed, secret, invisible, unseen, covert, latent.

Example usage of "hidden": "The key was hidden under a rock near the door.". More examples on the page.