1
a
: not told or related
b
: kept secret
2
: too great or numerous to count : incalculable, vast
Examples of untold in a Sentence
His is a story yet untold.
untold generations have lived and died in this ancient land
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Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
As a historical fiction author, Kristina McMorris has made a career out of exploring untold nuggets of history.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 21 May 2025
Similarly, Tarantino has given Glennie full access to unearth previously untold stories, including how Leonardo DiCaprio, Pitt and Margot Robbie found their characters.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 May 2025
Despite the claims of the book’s promotional materials, Valland’s story hasn’t been entirely untold.
—Nina Siegal, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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“Untold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untold. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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untold
adjective
un·told
ən-ˈtōld 
ˈən-
1
: not told : not revealed
untold secrets
a story yet untold
2
: not counted : vast, numberless
untold wealth
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