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
1
Never revealed or spoken about; kept secret.
"The documentary finally revealed the untold story of the survivors."
2
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 notesIn 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
Comes from Old English unteald ("not counted or reckoned"), which developed from tellan ("count, relate, tell").
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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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