adj Uncommon

untold

uhn-TOHLD

Untold (adj) means Never revealed or spoken about; kept secret. Example: “The documentary finally revealed the untold story of the survivors.”

adj

Never revealed or spoken about; kept secret.

"The documentary finally revealed the untold story of the survivors."

Too great to count or measure; immense.

"The scandal caused untold damage to the company's reputation."

"They endured untold hardship during the war."

How to use untold

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither never told to anyone, or so huge it can't really be counted or described.

Common pairings

untold story untold damage untold riches untold suffering

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Etymology

From Old English unteald (“not counted or reckoned”), from tellan (“count, relate, tell”).

Origin: Old English

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.

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