Untold: meaning, definitions and examples
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untold
[ ʌnˈtoʊld ]
unknown quantity
The term 'untold' refers to something that is not revealed or narrated—something that is beyond what can be quantified or expressed. It often describes things that are immense or vast, such as 'untold wealth' or 'untold stories.' The use of 'untold' implies a sense of mystery or a lack of awareness about the extent or magnitude of something. Additionally, it can evoke emotions tied to the unknown, stimulating curiosity and imagination.
Synonyms
countless, inestimable, innumerable, limitless.
Examples of usage
- The region is home to untold treasures.
- She had untold stories from her travels.
- Untold numbers of stars fill the night sky.
- He faced untold challenges in his career.
Translations
Translations of the word "untold" in other languages:
🇵🇹 incontável
- não contado
- não relatado
🇮🇳 अग्नि
- अनकही
- अप्रकट
🇩🇪 ungesagt
- unerzählt
- ungeschildert
🇮🇩 tak terhitung
- tidak terungkap
- tidak diceritakan
🇺🇦 недосказаний
- невідомий
- не розказаний
🇵🇱 niewypowiedziany
- nieopowiedziany
- nieujawniony
🇯🇵 語られない
- 語られていない
- 未知の
🇫🇷 inexprimé
- non raconté
- non dit
🇪🇸 no contado
- no declarado
- no expresado
🇹🇷 anlatılmamış
- söylenmemiş
- bilinmeyen
🇰🇷 말하지 않은
- 언급되지 않은
- 밝혀지지 않은
🇸🇦 غير المحكي
- غير المروي
- غير المعلن
🇨🇿 nevyslovený
- nevyprávěný
- nepopisovaný
🇸🇰 nepovedaný
- nevyrozprávaný
- neoznámený
🇨🇳 未说的
- 未讲的
- 不可言传的
🇸🇮 neizrečen
- ne pripovedovan
- neznan
🇮🇸 óorðað
- ókunnugt
- ekki sagt
🇰🇿 айтылмаған
- баяндалмаған
- жарияланбаған
🇬🇪 არასოდეს ნათქვამი
- არასოდეს მოთხრობილი
- უცნობი
🇦🇿 danışılmamış
- izah edilməmiş
- bilinməyən
🇲🇽 no contado
- no expresado
- no revelado
Etymology
The word 'untold' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'told,' the past participle of the verb 'tell.' 'Tell' itself has Old English roots, deriving from the word 'tellan,' which meant 'to recount or relate.' The prefix 'un-' has been used in the English language since its inception, modifying adjectives and verbs to convey negation. The term started to be commonly used in the 14th century, gaining significance over time, particularly in literary and poetic contexts. Its usage often highlights the vastness of experiences or emotions that are difficult to articulate or convey fully, thus creating a depth of meaning that resonates with audiences.