concealed

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adjective

con·​cealed kən-ˈsēld How to pronounce concealed (audio)
Synonyms of concealednext
: kept out of sight or hidden from view
carrying a concealed weapon
… displayed a critical tone toward the justices of their era that combined theoretical dismay with barely concealed contempt.—Jeffrey Rosen

concealed

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past tense and past participle of conceal

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Adjective
Retractable or concealed handles now appear on cars from American, European, Korean and Chinese manufacturers. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 In another instance, investigators identified a gray button on a test-taker's shirt as a concealed camera. — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 25 June 2026 Kentucky lawmakers will likely let our columnist Joe Gerth down again by overriding the veto of a bill that would allow 18-, 19- and 20-year-olds to carry concealed guns. — Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Apr. 2026 Watch it for its skin-deep enticement, its powerful visual devices, but also its concealed malignancy. — Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025

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First Known Use

Adjective

1558, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of concealed was in 1558

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