Hidden

/ˈhɪdən/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of 'hide'; put or kept out of sight.

He hidden his emotions during the meeting.

adjective

Not visible or easily seen; concealed.

The treasure was hidden beneath the old oak tree.

Kept out of sight or not revealed.

She had a hidden talent for painting that surprised everyone.

Not readily apparent; obscured.

There are hidden dangers in driving in severe weather.

Derived from Old English 'hydan', meaning 'to hide'.

hidden agenda

An undisclosed plan or motive that is kept concealed.

hidden gem

Something or someone with hidden qualities that are not recognized or appreciated.

hidden talent

A skill or capability that is not immediately apparent.

hide

To conceal from sight; to keep something out of view.

conceal

To keep something secret; to hide something.

secrecy

The action of hiding something or keeping something confidential.

Under the radar

He's been under the radar with his secret project.

On the low

They keep their relationship on the low to avoid media attention.