untold
1 synonym and 1 antonym for untold, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Never revealed or spoken about; kept secret.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Never revealed or spoken about; kept secret.
“The documentary finally revealed the untold story of the survivors.”
2. adj
Too great to count or measure; immense.
“The scandal caused untold damage to the company's reputation.”
Opposites
How to use untold
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
untold story
untold damage
untold riches
untold suffering
Etymology
Comes from Old English unteald ("not counted or reckoned"), which developed from tellan ("count, relate, tell").
Full origin of untold →Frequently asked questions
What does “untold” mean?
The word “untold” means never revealed or spoken about; kept secret. In plain terms, either never told to anyone, or so huge it can't really be counted or described.
How do you pronounce “untold”?
“Untold” is pronounced uhn-TOHLD (/ʌnˈtoʊld/ in IPA).
How do you use “untold” in a sentence?
Here is “untold” used in a sentence: “The documentary finally revealed the untold story of the survivors.”
What part of speech is “untold”?
“Untold” is an adjective.
Is “untold” a common word?
“Untold” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “untold” have?
“Untold” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: never revealed or spoken about; kept secret.
