untold

adjective un·told \ ˌən-ˈtōld \

Updated on: 14 May 2018

Definition of untold

1 a : not told or related

b : kept secret

2 : too great or numerous to count : incalculable, vast

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Examples of untold in a Sentence

His is a story yet untold.
untold generations have lived and died in this ancient land

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Five stories that published on Monday highlight policy shifts that may adversely impact the lives of an untold number of immigrants, minorities and children — as well as people who have health insurance and take out loans.

— james hohmann, Washington Post, "The Daily 202: Five overshadowed stories spotlight Trump’s domestic priorities," 8 May 2018
Overprescription of pain pills, with untold numbers of those pills hitting the black market, has been blamed for the start of the opioid epidemic.

— terry demio, Cincinnati.com, "Walmart to limit opioid prescriptions, following efforts by states including Ky and Ohio," 8 May 2018
If successful, the technology could also open up untold numbers of other documents at historical archives around the world.

— sam kean, The Atlantic, "Artificial Intelligence Is Unlocking the Vatican's Secret Archives," 30 Apr. 2018
Justice finally arrived for Cosby, who inflicted an untold amount of horror on dozens of women over many decades.

— robin abcarian, latimes.com, "At long last, Bill Cosby has been brought to justice," 27 Apr. 2018
Someone fled with an untold amount of body wash March 30 from Walgreens, 7200 North Ave., and took off east on North Avenue in a Land Rover.

— deborah kadin, chicagotribune.com, "Vehicle reported stolen in Elmwood Park, police say," 11 Apr. 2018
Breglia also points out that insurance costs would go down and litigation claims would drop, saving untold amounts in jury awards.

— evan macdonald, cleveland.com, "Medical examiner identifies Euclid woman found dead in suspected homicide," 17 Jan. 2018
Still, an untold number of Cubans work in black market or semi-legal jobs that the Cuban government does not recognize.

— patrick oppmann, CNN, "Cuba's likely new leader, Miguel Diaz-Canel, faces economic and diplomatic challenges," 18 Apr. 2018
Comey also shared an untold personal story — the loss of his infant son — and how his wife's reaction, launching a campaign to require testing for Group B strep, honed his vision of leadership.

— editors, USA TODAY, "So, who's tuning into 'Hannity' tonight?," 16 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of untold

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in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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: not told or made public
: too many to count or too much to measure

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adjective un·told \ ˌən-ˈtōld \

Definition of untold for Students

1 : not told or made public

untold secrets

2 : too great or too numerous to be counted : vast

untold resources

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