untold

/' n'tould/

Thân thiện

The untold stars in the night sky are a breathtaking sight.

Definition

Adjective 1. Not narrated, recounted, or revealed: Refers to something that has not been told, described, or made known. 2. Too great or numerous to be measured or counted; incalculable: Refers to an amount, number, or degree that is extremely large, vast, or beyond calculation.

Usage and Examples

• The untold story of the war's civilians finally came to light decades later.
• The discovery of the artifact revealed untold chapters of ancient history.
• The project required untold hours of dedication and hard work.
• The oil spill caused untold damage to the local ecosystem.
• He amassed untold wealth through his various business ventures.

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• The adjective often carries a connotation of something being not only vast but also beyond ordinary comprehension or expectation.
• It is frequently used to emphasize the severity, scale, or secrecy of something.
  • The policy change had untold consequences for the most vulnerable populations.
• In its "not revealed" sense, it often implies a story, truth, or aspect that is hidden, secret, or previously unknown.
  • Behind her smile was an untold sadness.

Variants and Related Words

• Untoldly (adverb): In an untold manner; to an untold degree. (Rarely used in modern English).
• Uncountable (adjective): Too many to be counted; innumerable. (A close synonym for the "incalculable" sense).
• Incalculable (adjective): Too great to be calculated or estimated. (A direct synonym).
• Unrevealed (adjective): Not revealed or made known. (A synonym for the "not narrated" sense).

Synonyms

• For "incalculable": Inestimable, innumerable, countless, measureless, vast, enormous, immense.
• For "not narrated": Unrecounted, undisclosed, unrevealed, secret, hidden.

Antonyms

• For "incalculable": Countable, limited, measurable, modest, small.
• For "not narrated": Told, recounted, revealed, disclosed, documented.

Common Collocations and Phrases

• Untold wealth/riches
• Untold suffering/damage
• Untold story/history
• Untold numbers/amounts
• Untold hours/years
• Of untold value (meaning extremely valuable)

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of an incalculable amount
   • untold suffering