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

Sergey Brin co-founded Google and brought untold innovation to the internet and enabled easy access to information for everyone with an internet connection. —Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026

European leaders are ramping up their response to the crisis spreading outside Iran but remain wary of a conflict that could have untold ramifications. —Ellen Francis, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2026

There are so many stories in the villages still left untold. —Thinus Ferreira, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026

Bombs are falling, people are dying and vows of revenge and retribution are being lobbed in escalating threats, all while untold taxpayer dollars are being spent on a military strategy that’s expected to continue for weeks with an undefined goal and conclusion. —Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 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