untold

adjective

ˌən-ˈtōld How to pronounce untold (audio)
Definition of untoldnext
as in countless
too many to be counted untold generations have lived and died in this ancient land

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Recent Examples of untold And too many sports journalists have decided that certain stories are better left untold. — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 And there’s still untold riches that await those who tell it convincingly. — Michael Serazio, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 But Horvath says that exhibit left the science and technology side of the studio’s work untold. — Megan Fitzgerald, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026 Davidson was thrust into a reality-TV world of prying paparazzi and untold media scrutiny. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for untold
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  • The setting, conveniently located to visit countless attractions on foot, also offers a taste of the passing seasons with a glance out of the windows—courtesy of the scenic Shirakawa River flowing straight past the hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Then there are the countless bars and restaurants and shops that dot the strip.
    — Meka Boyle, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
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“Untold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untold. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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