# untold

/ənˈtoʊɫd/ (US) · /ʌntˈəʊld/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/untold
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

too much or too great to be counted or measured. You use this to describe a huge amount of something, like money, damage, or suffering.

For teachers: too great or numerous to be counted or measured; also refers to something that has not been revealed or narrated. Often used for dramatic emphasis in literary or journalistic contexts.

## Examples

- The storm caused untold damage to the coastal towns.
- The discovery of the ancient tomb brought untold wealth to the small village and changed its economy forever.
- Historians believe that the archives contain untold stories of resistance that could fundamentally reshape our understanding of the occupation period.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun to emphasize scale or mystery.

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