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 Expansion should be thought about not just for the next decade, but the next 50, leaving space for new stories yet untold. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 11 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

Over two months, the protesters and their supporters – most who appeared to be digitally-savvy GenZ – used Instagram and Snapchat to connect, organize, and share countless reels parodying the government.

— Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
Drafting, document review, research, scheduling, billing and countless administrative tasks can now run continuously in the background.

— Charles Lew, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

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