UNTOLD Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

untold

adjective

ˌən-ˈtōld

Definition of untold

as in countless

too many to be counted untold generations have lived and died in this ancient land

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Recent Examples of untold This would rake in untold billions of dollars for the company — and all but ensure that its lofty, moral duty would forever be subjugated the money-making whims of Wall Street. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 5 Aug. 2026 Under its guidance, untold hectares of nasty greenery have succumbed to billions of dollars in herbicide. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 Through her writing, Bowser demonstrates her commitment to illuminating the untold, challenging perspectives and igniting conversations that resonate beyond the headlines. — Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 That one feature has taken Volkwine’s crew more than five months of moving dirt, laying rebar and concrete and hand-shaping every line in the smooth surface that untold numbers of skaters and bikers will use starting this fall. — Noah Daly july 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for untold

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countless

Adjective

With thousands of defendants and countless individualized schedules, effective oversight becomes extraordinarily difficult.

— Eileen Burke, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
The rest is history, with countless other pizza places putting their own spin on the style.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 18 Aug. 2026

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