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hidden views

noun·Everyday

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UK/ˌhɪdn ˈvjuːz/
US/ˌhɪdn ˈvjuːz/

Meanings

  1. nounplural

    opinions or beliefs that people do not show openly

    Grammar: Plural: use with a plural verb, e.g. 'hidden views are...'. For one opinion, say 'a hidden view'.

    Patterns

    • hidden views on something
    • hidden views about something
    • have hidden views

    The survey tried to find out people's hidden views on the new law.

    She kept her hidden views to herself during the meeting.

    Hidden views about money can cause problems in a marriage.

  2. nounpluralcomputing

    things that can be seen or watched but are kept out of sight, especially on a screen or website

    Grammar: Plural: often used for photos, posts, or pages that are not shown to everyone.

    Patterns

    • hidden views from someone
    • hidden views of something
    • hidden views on a website

    The app has a setting for hidden views so only you can see your photos.

    Some hidden views of the garden are only available to members.

    Hidden views from the road make the house feel private.

Word forms

singularhidden view

Common combinations

hidden views on something
His hidden views on politics surprised everyone.
have hidden views
Many workers have hidden views about their managers.
keep hidden views
She chose to keep her hidden views private.
hidden views from someone
The profile has hidden views from strangers.

Synonyms and how they differ

private opinions
More neutral and common in everyday speech; 'hidden views' suggests they are deliberately kept secret.
secret beliefs
Stronger and more dramatic; 'hidden views' can be simply unspoken.
unspoken thoughts
Focuses on things not said, while 'hidden views' can also be written or recorded.

Opposites

public viewsopen opinions

Word family

view noun
An opinion or a way of thinking about something.
viewer noun
A person who watches something.
viewpoint noun
A particular way of considering an issue.

Commonly confused: hidden views or hidden agenda?

hidden views vs hidden agenda

A hidden agenda is a secret plan, not just an opinion.

Practice

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