untold

adjective

un·​told ˌən-ˈtōld How to pronounce untold (audio)
1
a
: not told or related
b
: kept secret
2
: too great or numerous to count : incalculable, vast

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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Some topics covered in the six episodes include the untold dangers of windmills and boat wakes, and how President Trump may be a time traveler. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 14 June 2025 That leaves an untold number of fans who may have purchased an indoor antenna, a new receiver or even clambered up onto a roof to hook up an outdoor antenna, with a bunch of wires and a blank TV screen. Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025 What happens during meal service, versus when a can of soda has been left sitting there for an untold period of time? Ben Sisario, New York Times, 2 June 2025 But most importantly, the entire feud has taught untold millions of people, especially creatives, about the value of owning one’s work. Jem Aswad, Variety, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for untold

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of untold was in the 14th century

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“Untold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untold. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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untold

adjective
un·​told ən-ˈtōld How to pronounce untold (audio)
ˈən-
1
: not told : not revealed
untold secrets
a story yet untold
2
: not counted : vast, numberless
untold wealth

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