1
: being out of sight or not readily apparent : concealed
2
: obscure, unexplained, undisclosed
hidden motives
Examples of hidden in a Sentence
There was a hidden flaw in the airplane's design.
the hidden costs in buying a home
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Gareth Barkin, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
But could there be a hidden silver lining to all that rapid change?
—Sara Gaynes Levy, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Even so, ignoring extreme heat could carry hidden costs.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
The whisky priest continues to travel, trying to both remain hidden and minister to the people.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Hidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hidden. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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