1
a
: not told or related
b
: kept secret
2
: too great or numerous to count : incalculable, vast
Synonyms
Examples of untold in a Sentence
His is a story yet untold.
untold generations have lived and died in this ancient land
Recent Examples on the Web
Bethenny Frankel is ready to tell the untold story of her 10-year divorce nightmare.
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Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
The United States government, like its rivals in Moscow and Beijing, has poured untold millions of dollars into quietly turning the phones and internet browsers of its own citizens into a powerful intelligence-gathering tool.
—Condé Nast, WIRED, 10 Apr. 2024
Wicked — the untold story of the witches of Oz — stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman who is misunderstood because of her unusual green skin and who has yet to discover her true power.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
Never one to leave a tale untold, the cheerfully loquacious Varma sent a voice memo the next day.
—Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Concerning ourselves with oral storytelling may be the first step to discovering untold origins.
—Brooklyn White, Essence, 9 Apr. 2024
The evolution of Data iSight, which recommends how much of each medical bill should be paid, is an untold chapter in the story of private equity’s influence on American health care.
—Chris Hamby, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2024
How people of color carry the burden of untold stories
The publishing world has been unfriendly to writers of color.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
But what this news narrative overlooks is an untold story, the story of how one of California’s primary initiatives — Homekey, which quickly transitions unsheltered people into supportive or permanent housing — has been a remarkable success.
—Jamie Almanza, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
The United States government, like its rivals in Moscow and Beijing, has poured untold millions of dollars into quietly turning the phones and internet browsers of its own citizens into a powerful intelligence-gathering tool.
—Condé Nast, WIRED, 10 Apr. 2024
Wicked — the untold story of the witches of Oz — stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman who is misunderstood because of her unusual green skin and who has yet to discover her true power.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
Never one to leave a tale untold, the cheerfully loquacious Varma sent a voice memo the next day.
—Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Concerning ourselves with oral storytelling may be the first step to discovering untold origins.
—Brooklyn White, Essence, 9 Apr. 2024
The evolution of Data iSight, which recommends how much of each medical bill should be paid, is an untold chapter in the story of private equity’s influence on American health care.
—Chris Hamby, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2024
How people of color carry the burden of untold stories
The publishing world has been unfriendly to writers of color.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
But what this news narrative overlooks is an untold story, the story of how one of California’s primary initiatives — Homekey, which quickly transitions unsheltered people into supportive or permanent housing — has been a remarkable success.
—Jamie Almanza, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
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“Untold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untold. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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untold
adjective
un·told
ən-ˈtōld 
ˈən-
1
: not told : not revealed
untold secrets
a story yet untold
2
: not counted : vast, numberless
untold wealth
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