untold

adjective

un·​told ˌən-ˈtōld 

1

a

: not told or related

a story yet untold

b

: kept secret

2

: too great or numerous to count : incalculable, vast

untold treasures

untold suffering

Synonyms of untold

• countless

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

The Americas explored untold wildlife stories across the continent from different locations including the frozen north, the wild west, the Atlantic coast and Patagonia. — Peter White, Deadline, 25 June 2026

An untold number of lionfish inhabit the brilliant jade waters off the coast of Destin, Florida. — Rachel Nuwer, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026

All in all, though, Piña and Hawk’s arrival is a relief; despite untold opportunities for fresh awkwardness and turmoil, the film seems more at ease in the company of guests. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 19 June 2026

For The Shawshank Redemption star, one of the many stories that he has been inspired to tell after working on this project is the untold truths of the Tulsa Massacre. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for untold

• ahold
• behold
• billfold
• blindfold
• cajoled
• consoled
• controlled
• cotswold
• eightfold
• enfold
• enrolled
• extolled

Kids Definition

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