untold

adjective

un·​told ˌən-ˈtōld How to pronounce untold (audio)
Synonyms of untoldnext
1
a
: not told or related
b
: kept secret
2
: too great or numerous to count : incalculable, vast

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His is a story yet untold. untold generations have lived and died in this ancient land
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The film will offer a fresh and deeply emotional perspective on Merrick’s remarkable life, illuminating the untold story behind the legend. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025 According to the producers, Joseph Merrick will offer a fresh and deeply emotional perspective on Merrick’s remarkable life, illuminating the untold story behind the legend. — Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025 In the new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now, Campbell breaks down those untold stories, and goes deep on the making of classic songs, working with Bob Dylan, and much more. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2025 Written by journalist, Adam Higginbotham, the book uncovers the secrecy and myths behind the event, providing the untold story and people behind one of the world’s largest nuclear disasters. — Christopher Murray, Fox News, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for untold

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of untold was in the 14th century

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untold

adjective
un·​told ən-ˈtōld How to pronounce untold (audio)
ˈən-
1
: not told : not revealed
untold secrets
a story yet untold
2
: not counted : vast, numberless
untold wealth

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