well-hidden

British

adjective

having been concealed to make discovery difficult or impossible

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You’re free to leave the garden through a well-hidden gate, but the flowers are nice and the sun is shining, so why would you?

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

"The operation is shaped by our understanding that there is well-hidden terrorist infrastructure in the complex," an Israeli official said, declining to be identified.

From Reuters • Nov. 16, 2023

And there is, unexpectedly and delightfully, a small and well-hidden basketball court where quick pickup games can convene.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 23, 2023

"That's when I spotted something moving. It was the snake, coiled around the window's rim - he had been very well-hidden, so I was really pleased to find him."

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2022

We were the only kids and could find crackers or candy no matter how well-hidden in the cupboards.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

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