Untold

usgb/ˌʌnˈtəʊld/
adjective

Too much or too many to be counted or measured.

She's caused us untold misery.
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Often appears as...

  • untold wealth
  • untold damage
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Beyond Measure

Use 'untold' to emphasize an extreme amount that can't be quantified or described easily.

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The natural disaster brought untold suffering to the area.
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Negative Impact

'Untold' often accompanies negative situations, emphasizing the severity or magnitude of a problem.

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The corrupt government brought untold hardship to its citizens.
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Expressing Scale

Use 'untold' when indicating the scale of something is too large for precise details or numbers.

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The universe holds untold numbers of stars.
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boundlesscountlessendlessimmeasurableincalculableinfinituminnumerablelimit
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